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Immediate effect of Dry Needling under USG to reduce spasticity of soleus muscle in stroke patients.

Immediate effect of USG Guided Dry Needling on spastic soleus muscle in stroke Survivors. - USGDN

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/11/038022
Enrollment
30
Registered
2021-11-15
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-10-17

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: G811- Spastic hemiplegia

Interventions

Intervention1: Dry Needling: USG Guided Dry Needling on spastic soleus muscle in stroke patients. Intervention2: Immediate Effect of USG Guided Dry Needling on spastic soleus muscle in stroke patients

Sponsors

Rucha Ramesh Gothivrekar
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: -Diagnosed cases of stroke - calf muscles that display spasticity (grade 1 to 3 of MAS) - Self ambulatory of Berg Balance score (40 and above) with or without assistance - MMSE status (minimum 24 or more)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - Deficit for lower limb sensation - Fear of needle - Blood disorders - Deep vein thrombosis - Recurrent stroke

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
USG H reflexTimepoint: Same day pre and post Dry needling measurement of USG and H reflex—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) Modified Tardieu Scale (MTS)Timepoint: Same day pre and Post Dry needling measurement of MAS and MTS—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactRucha Ramesh Gothivrekar

Dr D Y Patil College of Physiotherapy

sanjivani.dhote@dpu.edu.in9860117191

Outcome results

None listed

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