Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of Dry Needling on Spasticity, Functions, Balance and Independence Level in Patients With Stroke

Lead Sponsor:

Eastern Mediterranean University

Conditions:

Stroke

CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident)

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-75 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of dry needling method in addition to neurodevelopmental therapy on spasticity, upper and lower extremity functions, balance and independence level ...

Detailed Description

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of dry needling method in addition to neurodevelopmental therapy on spasticity, upper and lower extremity functions, balance and independence level ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • First time stroke,
  • Patients who has spasticity due to stroke,
  • At least 6 months after stroke,
  • Individuals between the ages of 18-75 will be included in the study.

Exclusion

  • Any contraindication for dry needling (eg, anticoagulants, infections, bleeding, etc.),
  • Having diabetes,
  • Having cardiovascular diseases,
  • Having any other neurological problems,
  • Application of Botox within 6 months prior to the study,
  • Individuals included in another treatment program will not be included in the study.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 12 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2019

Estimated Enrollment :

42 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03863678

Start Date

May 12 2019

End Date

December 1 2019

Last Update

December 3 2019

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Eastern Mediterranean University

Famagusta, North Cyprus Via Mersin 10 Turkey, Cyprus, 99450