CompletedNot Applicable

Vibration Training for Patients With Chronic Stroke

Taiwan39 participantsStarted 2023-04-18

Plain-language summary

A 4-week program of vibration training in a seated position combined with conventional rehabilitation led to significant improvements in unaffected side lower limb muscle strength, functional recovery, quality of life, and self-esteem in patients with chronic stroke. No significant improvement was noted in affected side lower limb muscle strength. These findings highlight the integration of localized muscle vibration training into rehabilitation as a promising strategy for treating individuals with chronic stroke.

Who can participate

Age range20 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * hospitalization for chronic stroke (≥ 6 months since onset) * age ≥ 20 years * Mini-Mental State Examination score ≥ 24 * able to communicate verbally or nonverbally and understand Mandarin or Taiwanese * modified Rankin Scale of 2 to 4 * Brunnstrom stage ≥ 3 * willing to participate with consent to randomization Exclusion Criteria: * transient ischemic attack * neuromuscular or musculoskeletal disorders of the both upper or lower limbs or history of orthopedic surgery within the past 6 months * deep vein thrombosis * pacemaker implantation * unstable conditions, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, end-stage renal disease requiring hemodialysis, or psychiatric disorders

What they're measuring

muscle strength measured by manual muscle test

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks

functional recovery measured by Barthel index

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks

functional recovery measured by Stroke Impact Scale

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07554794

SponsorCHIA-HUEI LIN, PhD

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-03-31

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range20 Years

SexALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

muscle strength measured by manual muscle test

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks

functional recovery measured by Barthel index

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks

functional recovery measured by Stroke Impact Scale

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks