Status:
UNKNOWN
A Pilot Study of Shoulder Subluxation Treatment by Using the Self-Designed Surface Functional Electrical Stimulator
Lead Sponsor:
National Taiwan University Hospital
Conditions:
Stroke
Eligibility:
All Genders
25-65 years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of the self-designed surface functional electrical stimulator on shoulder joint subluxation for stroke patients
Detailed Description
Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is a common and effective therapeutic approach for clinical treatments of shoulder subluxation. By applying low-frequency electrical stimulation to the target m...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- stroke (1-3 months)
- Brunnstrom Stage I-III
- single, unilateral
Exclusion
- aphasic
- shoulder impairment
- severe osteoporosis
- cardiac arrhythmias or having a pacemaker implanted
- abnormal cutaneous sensation at the target areas
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
March 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
3 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01139034
Start Date
March 1 2010
End Date
March 1 2011
Last Update
June 22 2010
Active Locations (1)
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1
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, NTUH
Taipei, Taiwan