Status:
TERMINATED
The Influence of Dry Needling for Hypertonia and Spasticity Treatment on Neuropathic Pain in Lower Extremity of Spinal Cord Injury: A Case Series Study
Lead Sponsor:
Universiteit Antwerpen
Collaborating Sponsors:
Revalidatieziekenhuis RevArte
Conditions:
Neuropathic Pain
Spasticity
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-85 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Spinal cord injury is a life-changing event that places a burden on the healthcare system, including caregivers and affected individuals. Studies do not provide a conclusive incidence rate due to meth...
Detailed Description
2.1 Primary Objectives 2.1.1. Pain Due to chronic (neuropathic) pain has been a symptom for decreasing quality of life this study will have assessments on different scales. First, the distinction of w...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Spinal Cord Injury with ASIA impairment scale of B, C or D
- Age between 18 and 85 years
- Minimal spasticity (TDS \>1) in the ankle flexors.
Exclusion
- ASIA impairment scale A or E
- severe co-existent other systemic injuries
- concomitant head injury
- Glasgow coma scale score \<15
- non-cooperative patient
- No informed consent given
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 6 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 4 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
5 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06954688
Start Date
September 6 2024
End Date
February 4 2025
Last Update
May 1 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Department of Rehabilitation sciences and physiotherapy (MOVANT)
Antwerp, Antwerpen, Belgium, 2020 Antwerpen