Hand spasm after stroke
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) The first stroke occurred in 2 weeks to 3 months; (2) Right handedness; (3) Normal cognitive function (Mini Mental State Examination [MMSE]>24); (4) Professional therapists assessed that upper limb spasm on the affected side needed intervention Brunnstrom Stage III-IV and modified Ashworth grade 3-4; (5) Aged 50-75 years; (6) Limb dysfunction was the main cause of onset, language dysfunction was mild, and motor function was normal before onset; (7) No hand function related diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and hand trauma; (8) No serious terminal or uncontrolled medical condition.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Non cerebral infarction, such as brain tumor, cerebral hemorrhage, etc; (2) Recurrent stroke; (3) Bilateral or limb spasm; (4) MRI / CT contraindications; (5) Severe aphasia, neglect or sensory disturbance; (6) Subjects who are receiving drug treatment for dyskinesia (such as botulinum toxin); (7) Subjects have orthopedic or other neurological diseases that affect upper limb function; (8) Subjects have serious primary diseases such as heart, liver, kidney, hematopoietic system and endocrine system, and have a history of neurological or psychiatric diseases.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Movement scale; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Zhejiang Hospital