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 range18 Years – 75 Years

SexALL

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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.

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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