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To see effect of electrical current in reducing muscle tightness and stiffness in paralysis of both lower limb patients.

Effect of electrical stimulation in spasticity in spinal cord lesion patients

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2019/10/021740
Enrollment
12
Registered
2019-10-22
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: G958- Other specified diseases of spinalcord

Interventions

Intervention1: Electrical Stimulation for dorsiflexors: Surge faradic current, 1ms pulse with 50 hz frequency, maximum available surge duration, treatment duration 30 minutes two time a day for minim

Sponsors

Pawan Kumar
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Subject both gender who are Diagnosed spinal cord lesions Vitals parameters are stable Presence of spasticity of minimum grade1 (MAS) in planter flexors muscles

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Associated with head injury/cognitive impairment. Subjects with plantar flexors contracture. Any lumbosacral radiculopathy or peripheral neuropathy affecting ankle musculature. Subjects contraindicated for electrical stimulation like metal implants in affected leg,deep vein thrombosis and broken skin under the placement of electodes etc.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Composite spasticity scaleTimepoint: Day 1,day 5, and day 10 /or on day of discharge

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Modified Ashworth scale Ankle dorsiflexion range of motion Ankle reflex Patellar and ankle clonusTimepoint: Day 1, day 5, and day 10 /or on day of discharge

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr G Palani Kumar

College of physiotherapy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth an Institution deemed to be University

kumar.cop@sumandeepvidyapeethdu.edu.in8238034454

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026