Status:

TERMINATED

The Influence of Dry Needling for Hypertonia and Spasticity Treatment on Neuropathic Pain in Lower Extremity of Spinal Cord Injury: A Case Series Study

Lead Sponsor:

Universiteit Antwerpen

Collaborating Sponsors:

Revalidatieziekenhuis RevArte

Conditions:

Neuropathic Pain

Spasticity

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-85 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Spinal cord injury is a life-changing event that places a burden on the healthcare system, including caregivers and affected individuals. Studies do not provide a conclusive incidence rate due to meth...

Detailed Description

2.1 Primary Objectives 2.1.1. Pain Due to chronic (neuropathic) pain has been a symptom for decreasing quality of life this study will have assessments on different scales. First, the distinction of w...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Spinal Cord Injury with ASIA impairment scale of B, C or D
  • Age between 18 and 85 years
  • Minimal spasticity (TDS \>1) in the ankle flexors.

Exclusion

  • ASIA impairment scale A or E
  • severe co-existent other systemic injuries
  • concomitant head injury
  • Glasgow coma scale score \<15
  • non-cooperative patient
  • No informed consent given

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 6 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

February 4 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

5 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06954688

Start Date

September 6 2024

End Date

February 4 2025

Last Update

May 1 2025

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Department of Rehabilitation sciences and physiotherapy (MOVANT)

Antwerp, Antwerpen, Belgium, 2020 Antwerpen