CompletedNot Applicable

The Effects of 15% Dextrose Solution on Pain and Range of Motion in the Hemiplegic Shoulder

Turkey (Türkiye)40 participantsStarted 2024-12-24

Plain-language summary

This study aims to investigate the effects of 15% dextrose solution on pain and range of motion in patients aged 40 to 75 years who have experienced a stroke and suffering from hemiplegic shoulder pain

Who can participate

Age range

40 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Patients aged between 40 and 75 years History of stroke Brunnstrom stage 2 or higher in the upper extremity Provided written informed consent and agreed to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: History of any prior injection therapy to the shoulder region Previous radiotherapy or surgery involving the shoulder Pre-stroke shoulder pain History of shoulder surgery History of inflammatory joint disease Presence of neuromuscular disorders Full-thickness rotator cuff tear Patients with aphasia or severe cognitive impairment Presence of pectoral muscle spasticity Active malignancy with acute inflammation at the treatment site Known coagulation disorder with INR ≥ 4 Presence of vascular conditions such as deep vein thrombosis, phlebitis, varicose veins, or arterial disease in the affected limb

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

Pain intensity measured by Visual Analog Scale (VAS, 0-10 cm; higher scores = worse pain)

Timeframe: Baseline, 1 month after last injection, 3 months after last injection

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06988228

SponsorIstanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-08-01

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Who can participate

Age range

40 Years – 75 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.