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Epidural Electrical Stimulation for Stroke Patients - Improve Motor and Sensory Function and Alleviate Pain
Led by Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital · Updated on 2025-09-19
20
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
195 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study aims to verify whether epidural electrical stimulation (EES) of the cervical spinal cord can activate muscles of the upper limbs in people with hemiplegia following a stroke.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Epidural Electrical Stimulation for Stroke Patients - Improve Motor and Sensory Function and Alleviate Pain
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Between 20 and 70 years of age
- First-ever clinical manifest stroke
- Right or left hemiparesis
- Scores higher than 7 and lower than 45 on the Fugl-Meyer scale
- Expected to undergo spinal cord stimulation surgery
- Able to comply with procedures and follow up
- Stable medical condition without cardiopulmonary disease or dysautonomia contraindicating upper extremity rehabilitation or testing
You will not qualify if you...
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Major depressive disorder
- Mental illness within one year or past treatment for mental illness
- Significant cognitive impairment (MMSE <24) or serious disease affecting participation
- Cardiovascular or musculoskeletal disease or injury preventing full participation in physical therapy
- Receiving anticoagulant, anti-spasticity, or anti-epileptic medications before or during the study
- Unable to read or understand the consent form
- Concerns about the trial leading to refusal to sign consent
- Severe joint contractures preventing study participation as judged by clinician
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital
Hualien City, Taiwan, 970
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Research Team
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Sheng-Tzung Tsai, M.D., Ph.D.
CONTACT
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Yu-Chen Chen, M.D., Ph.D.
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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