Status:
COMPLETED
The Application of Thermal Stimulation on Functional Recovery of Stroke Patients
Lead Sponsor:
Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
Collaborating Sponsors:
E-DA Hospital
Kaohsiung Municipal Hsiaokang Hospital
Conditions:
Stroke
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
In literature review, thermal stimulation (TS) intervention is effective in facilitating upper extremity functional recovery in stroke patients. In addition, several functional MRI studies have indica...
Detailed Description
The thermal stimulation (TS) intervention uses the heat and cold apply alternately (\~30minutes), and this kind temperature application is common in clinical neuromuscular or sports rehabilitation. Mo...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- first-ever ischemic stroke;
- no severe cognitive impairments and able to follow instructions;
- sit on a chair for more than 30 minutes independently.
Exclusion
- musculoskeletal or cardiac disorders that potentially interferes with experimental tests;
- diabetic or sensory impairment that attributable to peripheral vascular disease or neuropathy;
- speech disorder or global aphasia;
- skin problems at the sites of stimulation;
- contraindications of heat or ice application.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
220 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01418404
Start Date
January 1 2010
End Date
December 1 2014
Last Update
April 8 2015
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Kaohsiung Medical University
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, Taiwan, 807