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SIRS-ESWT Trial: Shoulder Internal Rotator Spasticity Trial Treated With Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Trial

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllNational Taiwan University Hospital
NCT06674785 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) has shown potential in reducing post-stroke limb spasticity. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of focused ESWT on shoulder internal rotator spasticity in post-stroke patients.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 years or older with unilateral cerebral stroke. * Restricted passive external rotation of the spastic shoulder by more than 20 degrees. * A Modified Ashworth Scale score of 1 or higher for shoulder internal rotator spasticity. * Stable medical condition and vital signs. * Clear consciousness, able to follow instructions. Exclusion Criteria: * History of two or more strokes, traumatic brain injury, brain tumors, or other cerebral disorders. * Coexisting central nervous system disorders (e.g., spinal cord injury, Parkinson's disease) or other musculoskeletal conditions affecting muscle tone assessment. * Ineligibility for shock wave intervention due to malignancies, coagulation disorders, localized infections, or presence of a pacemaker. * Prior shock wave intervention or botulinum toxin injection for post-stroke spasticity within the past three months. * Inability to participate in interventions or functional assessments due to cognitive, consciousness, or language impairments.
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What it tests

  • focused extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT)
  • focused extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT)
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Where

1 site
Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation , National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan
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