Status:
COMPLETED
Comparison the Effects of Early Functional Electrical Stimulation and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerves Stimulation in Functional and Motor Recovery for Acute Stroke Patients
Lead Sponsor:
National Taiwan University Hospital
Conditions:
Acute Stroke Intervention
Eligibility:
All Genders
40-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study was to examine the outcomes of postural stability, activities of daily living function, and motor capacity of persons after stroke who received transcutaneous electrical nerv...
Detailed Description
Based on modern knowledge about the neuro-plastic changes that occur immediately after brain injuries, rehabilitation should be more effective when started soon after brain damaged. Besides, knowledge...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- The inclusion criteria:
- the patient who suffer from first stroke was admitted to the stroke center of National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH) within 3 days of onset
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) scores ranging from 5 to 25
- totally activity of daily living independent before stroke onset;
- between 40-80 years old;
- stroke with unilateral hemiparesis lesions confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT), with vascular lesions verified by magnetic resonance angiography (MRA);
- a cortical or subcortical infarction or hemorrhage;
- no other peripheral or central nervous system dysfunction;
- no active inflammation or pathologic changes in the joints;
- no active medical problems.
- The exclusion criteria:
- medical conditions unrelated to the cerebrovascular accident but which had affected walking performance
- other cognitive, emotional, or behavioral impairments that result in insufficient comprehension, understanding, or collaboration
- medical problems potentially adversely affected by electric stimulation
- had skin conditions, or had allergies etc.
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 25 2015
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 31 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
42 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03304340
Start Date
March 25 2015
End Date
December 31 2015
Last Update
October 9 2017
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