Status:
WITHDRAWN
Source of Hand Weakness After Stroke
Lead Sponsor:
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Conditions:
Stroke
Cerebrovascular Accident
Eligibility:
All Genders
30-80 years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether neural block and neuromuscular electrical stimulation are effective in treating finger impairment due to stroke.
Detailed Description
The incidence of stroke-induced hemiparesis among veterans is likely to rise as this population ages. Post-stroke hemiparesis is often marked by persistent hand impairment, which adversely affects bot...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- clinical diagnosis of stroke;
- stroke occurred no less than 6 months prior to study;
- must have had only 1 stroke;
- must demonstrate severe hand impairment;
- must have no substantial evidence of motor and sensory deficits in non-paretic limb;
- must have no history or clinical signs of neurologic diseases other than stroke;
- must have no cognitive dysfunction that precludes comprehension of experimental tasks;
- must be able to give informed consent
Exclusion
- taking medication that can increase the risk of lidocaine toxicity such as cimetidine (ulcer treatment drug), phenytoin (anticonvulsant drug), nadolol (drug for treatment of headache, hypertension, chest pain);
- taking anticoagulant medication, i.e., aspirin, coumadin;
- has a low platelet count or a bleeding disease
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00907829
Start Date
February 1 2009
End Date
January 1 2013
Last Update
May 5 2014
Active Locations (1)
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Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital
Hines, Illinois, United States, 60141-5000