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The effect of dry needling and virtual reality training on balance

The effect of dry needling and virtual reality training on balance, ankle plantar flexor spasticity severity, ankle range of motion, and motor function in people with chronic stroke

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20230814059144N2
Enrollment
15
Registered
2024-06-11
Start date
2024-06-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-06-24

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Conditions

Stroke. Sequelae of stroke, not specified as haemorrhage or infarction

Interventions

Intervention group: Conventional physiotherapy.

Sponsors

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Unilateral stroke Having stroke for more than 6 months Age over 40 years spasticity higher than 1 in the plantar flexor muscles of the ankle based on the Persian version of the Modified Ashworth Scale (MMAS) Ability to walk independently (with or without aids) Existence of physical and cognitive health conditions suitable for understanding and implementing the instructions in the study Absence of fixed contracture in the ankle area Standing independently with eyes open and closed Ability to follow orders Any contraindications for dry needling Botox injection for three months ?Absence of pain in lower limb during assessment Not taking antidepressants Not tacking anti-spasticity drugs

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Vision problems The person's lack of desire to contribute for any reason

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The effect of dry needling on balance. Timepoint: Before starting the treatment, immediately, one and three months after the end of the sessions. Method of measurement: posturography.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAshraf Mahmoudzadeh

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

amahmoudzadeh58@gmail.com+98 31 3792 5019

Outcome results

None listed

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