Status:
COMPLETED
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy and Assessment Strategy Through a Novel Gait Analysis Tool for Post-stroke Spasticity
Lead Sponsor:
Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Conditions:
Stroke, Ischemic
Stroke Hemorrhagic
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to objectively evaluate the effectiveness of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) and conventional physical therapy program on the gait pattern through a new gait ...
Detailed Description
The aim of this observational study was to objectively evaluate the effects of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy and conventional physical therapy program on the gait pattern, spatiotemporal va...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- suffered from a hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke and they were in the subacute or chronic phase;
- had no history of previous stroke;
- had lower limb post- stroke spasticity and spasticity grade ≥1 on the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS);
- pain intensity measured on Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) ≥1;
- ability to stand and walk unassisted for at least 30 seconds;
- adult patients (\>18 years old).
Exclusion
- other neurological, musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, or cardiovascular conditions; -- severe cognitive impairment, severe aphasia or inability to understand or execute instructions;
- changes in antispastic medication and dose or changes in the analgesic medication;
- myopathy;
- severe spasticity grade;
- visual field disorders or hemineglect;
- anticoagulants or any contraindication to receive radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT), or any contraindication to receive physical therapy sessions.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2021
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
15 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05206240
Start Date
March 1 2021
End Date
August 1 2022
Last Update
February 16 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Elias University Emergency Hospital
Bucharest, Romania