CompletedNot Applicable

Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy and Visual Feedback Balance Training on Lower Limb Post-Stroke Spasticity, Trunk Performance and Balance:

Romania23 participantsStarted 2021-01-01

Plain-language summary

This study assess the relationship between lower limb spasticity and trunk movements during static and dynamic balance in post-stroke patients who also underwent conventional physical therapy, visual feedback balance training and radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy intervention.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * a hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke in acute, subacute or chronic phase; * no history of previous stroke; * lower limb post-stroke spasticity and spasticity grade ≥1 on the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS); * pain intensity measured on Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) ≥1; * ability to stand unassisted in upright position for 30 seconds; * no change in anti-spastic drug dose or treatment and no changes in analgesic medication, as it could affect the results on the Modified Ashworth Scale and the Visual Analogue Scale * adult patients (\>18 years old) Exclusion Criteria: * other neurological and orthopaedic disorders or lower limb deformities that could in-terfere with motor performance and balance; * myopathies; * severe cognitive impairment, severe aphasia or inability to understand instructions; * severe spasticity; * visual field conditions or hemineglect; * patients unable to undergo follow-up evaluation and excluded from the final analysis; * anticoagulant medication or any contraindication to receive radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy (rESWT), or any contraindication to physical therapy.

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?

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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

Spasticity grade change

Timeframe: Change from baseline Modified Ashworth Scale at 14 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05196633

SponsorCarol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-06-30

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Who can participate

Age range

18 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.