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Effectiveness of 4-channel-EMG-triggered-electrical stimulation versus cyclic one-chanel electrical stimulation considering arm/handfunctions in patients after stroke. A randomized controlled, single-blinded pilot-trial

Effectiveness of 4-channel-EMG-triggered-electrical stimulation versus cyclic one-chanel electrical stimulation considering arm/handfunctions in patients after stroke. A randomized controlled, single-blinded pilot-trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
DRKS
Registry ID
DRKS00014358
Enrollment
12
Registered
2018-07-27
Start date
2018-07-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-04-07

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

Conditions

I63 G81

Interventions

Group 1: For 3 weeks 5x weekly for 30 min, EMG-triggered 4-channel electrostimulation is used to initiate a grasping and transport movement in subacut stroke patients. Results are evaluated using the

Sponsors

MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geräte Gesellschaft mbH
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: first ischemic stroke; moderate arm paresis (FMA = 19 = 47 points); subacute phase (4 weeks to a maximum of 6 months post-stroke); capacity to give consent; pre-event ADL capability

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: implanted defibrillators, brain stimulators, cardiac pacemakers, drug pumps, severe stiffness or wounds in the stimulation area, Pregnancy

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) after 15 interventions or 21 days—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Box and Block Test; Stroke Impact Scale after 15 interventions or 21 days—

Countries

Austria

Contacts

Public ContactKlemens Fheodoroff

Leitender OA Abt. f. Neurologische Rehabilitation (Ärztl. Leiter: Prim. Dr. M. Freimüller) KABEG Gailtal-Klinik Hermagor

klemens.fheodoroff@kabeg.at+43 4282 2220 70 101

Outcome results

None listed

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