Effectiveness of TENs Combined With Task-Related Training on Upper Limb Function in Subacute Hemi… (NCT06641518) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effectiveness of TENs Combined With Task-Related Training on Upper Limb Function in Subacute Hemiparetic Stroke Patients
Thailand18 participantsStarted 2021-10-04
Plain-language summary
To study the effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) combined with occupational therapy on restoring the function of the weakened limb in subacute stroke patients.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients diagnosed with a first-ever stroke, presenting with unilateral weakness and accompanying arm weakness, in the subacute phase (2 weeks - 6 months).
* Able to follow commands and cooperate in an active training program.
* Patients must consent to participate in the research project by signing a consent form.
* Aged between 18 and 80 years.
* Exhibiting mild to moderate muscle spasticity (Modified Ashworth Scale \< 3).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with other neurological disorders, such as traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury, or those experiencing severe complications from treatment.
* Unable to tolerate the use of TENS.
* Contraindications for using TENS, such as having a pacemaker or infected skin lesions.
* Unstable or uncontrolled vital signs or other comorbidities.
* Communication difficulties that prevent following commands or cooperating in training.
* Participants who refuse or withdraw from the research.
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
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Fugl-Meyer Assessment of upper extremity scores (FMA-UE)
Timeframe: baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks post-intervention.