Status:

COMPLETED

The Effectiveness of Two Different Types of Shoulder Slings in Stroke

Lead Sponsor:

Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Conditions:

Hemiplegia

Rehabilitation

Eligibility:

All Genders

20-75 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of shoulder slings on pain, motor function, daily life and balance in acute hemiplegic patients and to investigate whether different types of ...

Detailed Description

Thirty-two patients with hemiplegic shoulder subluxation due to acute stroke were divided into two groups: shoulder supported slings and forearm supported slings. Hemiplegia rehabilitation passive and...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Acute patients who were independent and ambulatory prior to stroke and had their first stroke attack (\<3 months)
  • Mini-mental Status Test (MMST) score ≥ 24,
  • Developing hemiplegia after stroke, standing independently for at least 2 minutes,
  • Lower limb being in stage 4-5 according to the Brunnstrom Approach (for ambulation and standard balance)
  • Upper limb being in stage 1-2 according to the Brunnstrom Approach
  • Spasticity 0-1+ according to Modified Ashworth scale

Exclusion

  • Has a neurological history other than the diagnosis of hemiplegia (Parkinson's etc.)
  • Having used shoulder slings and orthosis.
  • Having a disease that can affect balance (cranial, etc.)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 10 2018

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

January 1 2019

Estimated Enrollment :

32 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04830189

Start Date

January 10 2018

End Date

January 1 2019

Last Update

April 5 2021

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Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye), 34192