Effectiveness of extracorporeal shockwave therapy in treating spasticity in chronic stroke survivors

Effect of extracorporeal shockwave therapy on spasticity in chronic stroke patients - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/03/064110

Enrollment

Registered

2024-03-14

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-04-01

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: G811- Spastic hemiplegia

Interventions

Intervention1: Conventional therapy: ROM exercises, stretching, resistance and balance exercises, gait and functional training For 2 months Control Intervention1: Extracorporeal Shockwave therapy: ROM

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Individuals who have experienced a stroke - Age range (e.g., 30-75 years old) - Medically stable participants - Presence of spasticity - Participants willing to engage in extracorporeal shockwave therapy

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Severe cognitive impairments that hinder participation - Uncontrolled medical conditions - Pre-existing shoulder injuries or surgeries - Inability to provide informed consent - Participation in other conflicting rehabilitation programs

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To reduce spasticityTimepoint: 8 weeks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To increase range of motion and improve quality of lifeTimepoint: 8 weeks	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Meena Gupta

Amity Institute of health allied sciences

mgupta9@amity.edu9717281491

Outcome results

None listed

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