CompletedNot Applicable

ESWT for Shoulder Pain in Patients With Brain Damage

South Korea6 participantsStarted 2020-05-29

Plain-language summary

This study aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) for upper extremity pain related to spasticity in patients with spinal cord injury.

Who can participate

Age range20 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Brain damaged patient confirmed in the brain image * 1 month after brain damage * Pain in hemiplegic shoulder areas more than 4 points on the numerical scale (NRS) * Cognitive functions that can clearly point out NRS with more than 15 points in the mini mental state examination (MMSE) * Age: 20 and older * Person who has agreed in writing to decide his or her participation and comply with the precautions Exclusion Criteria: * Pain due to trauma * Injection treatments two weeks before participating in the study * Severe coagulopathy (excluding antiplatelet use) * Impaired cognition

What they're measuring

Numerical rating scale (NRS)

Timeframe: Up to 4 weeks (baseline, after each treatment during 2 weeks, 2 weeks + 1 day, 4 weeks)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04320108

SponsorBundang CHA Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-10-31

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