CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Dry Needling on Spasticity, Functions, Balance and Independence Level in Patients With Stroke

Cyprus42 participantsStarted 2019-05-12

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of dry needling method in addition to neurodevelopmental therapy on spasticity, upper and lower extremity functions, balance and independence level in patients with stroke who have spasticity.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * First time stroke, * Patients who has spasticity due to stroke, * At least 6 months after stroke, * Individuals between the ages of 18-75 will be included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Any contraindication for dry needling (eg, anticoagulants, infections, bleeding, etc.), * Having diabetes, * Having cardiovascular diseases, * Having any other neurological problems, * Application of Botox within 6 months prior to the study, * Individuals included in another treatment program will not be included in the study.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

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?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Range of movement (ROM) measurement

Timeframe: Change from baseline ROM measurement at 4 weeks

Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS)

Timeframe: At the baseline and at the end of 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03863678

SponsorEastern Mediterranean University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-12-01

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.