Status:
COMPLETED
Treatment Protocol for Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain
Lead Sponsor:
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Toronto
Connect Learning Centre
Conditions:
Stroke
Hemiplegia
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if a specific stretching and strengthening protocol, in addition to current standard treatment, is more effective for treating post-stroke shoulder pain than ...
Detailed Description
Current standard treatment of post-stroke shoulder pain includes joint protection (i.e., slings and protective positioning) and stretching/strengthening exercises through a pain-free range. Although t...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- diagnosis of shoulder pain secondary to altered alignment and/or neuro-muscular movement patterns post-stroke;
- medically stable and 2-24 months post onset of stroke;
- between stages of 2-5 of the Chedoke-McMaster stages of upper extremity motor recovery;
- not currently receiving any other active neuro-rehabilitation intervention to promote stroke recovery;
- cognitively able to provide informed consent, follow specific testing commands, and communicate their level of pain during assessment and treatment.
Exclusion
- a history of shoulder pain prior to the onset of the stroke;
- shoulder pain which is secondary to any history of trauma, fractures, arthritis or joint instability of the neck, spine, ribs, or shoulder girdle before or after the stroke; possible rotator cuff tears;
- shoulder-hand syndrome; thalamic or central pain; spinal cord pathology; osteoporosis;
- any medical condition which may affect the ability to participate in an active rehabilitation exercise program (i.e., uncontrolled hypertension or angina).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01232218
Start Date
October 1 2010
End Date
May 1 2012
Last Update
July 27 2012
Active Locations (1)
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Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 2A2