I60-I69 G81.1
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation (rPMS) (interventiongroup):
The stimulation is 15 minutes daily for three weeks with a total of 15 sessions.
The stimulation intensity is adjusted
The arm is placed to be stimulated or maintained by the therapist
magnetic stimulator: Magstim Rapid²
Instruction:
Patients are asked to relax and observe their arm
Group 2: peripheral electrical st
Sponsors
Moritz Klinik Bad Klosterlausnitz
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: subacute stroke (incident not longer than six months back) spastic hemiparesis of the upper limb (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 |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome is the Fugl-Meyer Test of the upper extremity, a test that evaluated the function of the affected upper extremity. This test will be performed directly after the end of the three weeks intervention-/controllintervention. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The secondary outcome is determined with a questionnaire, the Katz Index of Independence Activities of daily living (ADL). That questionnaire aims to identify the dependence in the performance in the activities of daily living and will be performed six months after the end of the intervention /controllintervention. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactKristin Pohl
Moritz Klinik Bad Klosterlausnitz
Outcome results
None listed