Perfetti Method on Upper Extremity Spasticity of Stroke Patient (NCT04869748) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Perfetti Method on Upper Extremity Spasticity of Stroke Patient
Thailand14 participantsStarted 2018-11-15
Plain-language summary
This study objective is to study the immediate effect of Perfetti Method in reducing spasticity of upper extremity in stroke patients at the Department of Physical Medicine,Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodhi Hospital, Thailand. Participants were randomized into experimental group who received therapy according to the Perfetti method, and controlled group who underwent passive stretching exercise. Duration of treatment was 15 minutes for every case, regardless of the treatment. Evaluation of spasticity immediately before and after treatment according to Modified Tardieu scale (MTS) and Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) by same blinded assessor.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion criteria
✓. stroke confirmed by history, physical examination and imaging
✓. having spastic elbow flexors MAS ≥ 2
✓. full range of motion (ROM) of elbow from 0-150 degree
✓. Montreal cognitive assessment (MOCA) score ≥ 23
✓. having had problem from spasticity
✓. age ≥ 18 years old
✓. given written informed consent to participate
Exclusion criteria
✕. having been treated with Perfetti method
✕. previous soft tissue release of involved elbow flexor
✕. having wound or inflammation on treatment area
✕. unstable medical condition
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What they're measuring
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angle of muscle reaction (R1 angle) in Modified Tardieu Scale (MTS)