CompletedNot Applicable

Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain and Rotator Cuff Injuries

Taiwan42 participantsStarted 2015-01

Plain-language summary

Hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) is one of most complications after stroke. HSP would impede rehabilitation programs and the motor recovery of affected upper extremity. HSP was associated with impaired daily life activities and prolong hospital stay after stroke. Therefore, effective managements is important in stroke patients with HSP. Rotator cuffs injuries are related to HSP. Clinically, hyaluronic acid (HA) is used for rotator cuff injuries. Previous researchers reported that HA could provide pain relief, improved motion, and increased daily activities. In this study, fifty subacute stoke patients will be enrolled. These patients will be allocated into group A and B randomly. The patients in group A received HA injection while patients in group B received normal saline injection. Patients from both groups received injection for 3 times each on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd week. All the patients will still receive rehabilitation programs of physical therapy and occupational therapy. Each patient will receive physical, sonographic examinations, and stroke Specific Quality of Life Scale (SSQOL). The aims of this study are to investigate the benefits of HA injection on pain relief, motor function recovery, and life quality in subacute stroke patients with HSP before and after HA injection.

Who can participate

Age range

15 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * The subacute stroke patients with hemiplegic shoulder pain Exclusion Criteria: * previous shoulder pain or injury in recent 6 months * local infection near the injection area * shoulder arthropathy * systemic neuromuscular disease; * severe cardiovascular or pulmoanry disease * impaired cognition function leading to poor communication

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

the change from baseline on hemiplegic shoulder sonography

Timeframe: 1 week , 4th week, 3 month and 6 month

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02465853

SponsorChang Gung Memorial Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-07

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