Status:
COMPLETED
Shockwave and Cryoflow for Shoulder Pain After Stroke
Lead Sponsor:
MTI University
Conditions:
Post-stroke Shoulder Pain,Rotator Cuff Tendonitis,Shoulder Spasticity
Eligibility:
All Genders
50-70 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study aims to find out whether combining two physical therapy treatments - Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy and Cryoflow Therapy - can help reduce shoulder pain and improve function in patients w...
Detailed Description
This study will test whether combining Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) and Cryoflow Therapy with traditional physical therapy is more effective than traditional therapy alone for reducing shou...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosis of stroke confirmed by neurologist via physical examination and MRI. Age between 50 and 70 years. Moderate to severe shoulder spasticity, graded as Stage 3 on the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) for shoulder adductors.
- Medically stable (vital signs within normal limits). Conscious, cooperative, and able to follow instructions. No orthopedic conditions, surgeries, or injuries affecting the shoulder or upper limb.
- No sensory impairments (visual, auditory, proprioceptive) that would interfere with assessment or treatment.
- Able to provide informed consent.
Exclusion
- History of shoulder surgery or fracture. Presence of shoulder subluxation or dislocation. Severe cognitive impairment or inability to communicate. Uncontrolled hypertension, cardiac disease, or other unstable medical conditions.
- Skin lesions, open wounds, or infection over the shoulder region. Diagnosis of frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), rheumatoid arthritis, or other inflammatory joint diseases.
- Previous treatment with ESWT or cryotherapy for shoulder within the last 6 months.
- Use of botulinum toxin injections in the upper limb within the last 3 months
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 10 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 30 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07196267
Start Date
October 10 2025
End Date
November 30 2025
Last Update
January 5 2026
Active Locations (1)
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Faculty of Physical Therapy, Benha University
Cairo, Egypt