I60-I69 G81.1
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation (rPMS) (interventiongroup):
daily stimulation (mo-fr) for three weeks
Muscles of the upper arm and forearm are stimulated with a butterfly coil
magnetic stimulator: Magstim Rapid²
Instruction: Patients are asked to relax and observe their arm
Group 2: peripheral electrical stimulation (controlgroup):
daily stimulation (mo-fr) for three weeks
Muscles of the upper arm and forear
Sponsors
Moritz Klinik Bad Klosterlausnitz
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: subacute stroke (incident not longer than six months back); spastic hemiparesis (at least modified ashworth scale 1); a slight function in the fingers or hand (at least 1 point in the Fugl-Meyer-test in subscore C)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Epilepsy, implantated metal in the stimulation area, implantated medical devices, dysfunctional speech comprehension, pregnancy,
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| group difference in Fugl-Meyer-Score three weeks post stimulation | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| group difference in Katz Index of Independence of daily living scale (ADL) score after six months | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactKristin Pohl
Moritz Klinik Bad Klosterlausnitz
Outcome results
None listed