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SIRS-ESWT Trial: Shoulder Internal Rotator Spasticity Trial Treated With Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Trial
Led by National Taiwan University Hospital · Updated on 2025-07-29
40
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
127 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) has shown potential in reducing post-stroke limb spasticity. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of focused ESWT on shoulder internal rotator spasticity in post-stroke patients.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
SIRS-ESWT Trial: Shoulder Internal Rotator Spasticity Trial Treated With Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Trial
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients aged 18 years or older with unilateral cerebral stroke
- Restricted passive external rotation of the spastic shoulder by more than 20 degrees
- A Modified Ashworth Scale score of 1 or higher for shoulder internal rotator spasticity
- Stable medical condition and vital signs
- Clear consciousness, able to follow instructions
You will not qualify if you...
- History of two or more strokes, traumatic brain injury, brain tumors, or other cerebral disorders
- Coexisting central nervous system disorders (e.g., spinal cord injury, Parkinson's disease) or other musculoskeletal conditions affecting muscle tone assessment
- Ineligibility for shock wave intervention due to malignancies, coagulation disorders, localized infections, or presence of a pacemaker
- Prior shock wave intervention or botulinum toxin injection for post-stroke spasticity within the past three months
- Inability to participate in interventions or functional assessments due to cognitive, consciousness, or language impairments
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation , National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan
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Research Team
S
Shu-mei Yang, MD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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