Stroke and transient ischemic attack incidence rate in Spain: the IBERICTUS study.
Jaime Díaz-Guzmán, Jose-A Egido, Rafael Gabriel-Sánchez...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23095851Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
ID06017960
Effects of Dry Needling on Electromyographic Activity and Ultrasonographic Characteristics in Post-Stroke Spasticity
Led by Universidad de Zaragoza · Updated on 2025-12-04
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
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Sponsors
U
Universidad de Zaragoza
Lead Sponsor
U
University of Alcala
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Stroke affects many people worldwide and often leads to spasticity, which can cause disability and difficulty with movement. This research investigates how dry needling might impact muscle activity and structure in stroke patients with spasticity. The study aims to provide objective data using electromyographic and ultrasound assessments to complement traditional clinical evaluations and improve treatment approaches for these patients. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one receiving ultrasound-guided dry needling and the other receiving a sham dry needling procedure. Both groups will undergo four weekly sessions targeting the gastrocnemius muscle. Usual care, including motor rehabilitation exercises like strength training and gait practice, will continue throughout the study. During the study, muscle spasticity, electromyographic activity, and muscle structure will be measured at baseline and after each session. Gait parameters will be evaluated before the first and after the last session. These assessments include muscle thickness, contraction capacity, and walking tests to understand the effects of dry needling better. The study will last approximately four weeks for each participant, with detailed monitoring of muscle and gait changes.
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Brief Title
Effects of Dry Needling on Electromyographic Activity and Ultrasonographic Characteristics in Post-Stroke Spasticity
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Be over 18 years old
- Understand and voluntarily sign informed consent before the intervention
- Have a medical diagnosis of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke
- Have a grade between 1-3 on the Modified Ashworth Scale for the triceps sural
- Be able to walk independently to perform gait tests
You will not qualify if you...
- Have had a recurrent stroke
- Received botulinum toxin type A treatment in the last 3 months
- Received dry needling treatment in the last month
- Have severe cognitive deficits
- Have a fear of needles
- Have a metal allergy
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Treatment
Duration - 4 weeks
Participants receive a weekly session of either ultrasound-guided dry needling or sham dry needling in the gastrocnemius medialis muscle, in addition to their usual motor rehabilitation care.
4 weekly visits (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Centro Europeo de Neurociencias
Madrid, Madrid, Spain, 28023
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Research Team
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Pablo Herrero Gallego, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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