Chronic post-stroke hemiplegia
Conditions
Interventions
Electrical stimulation (70 Hz, 120 ms) is applied to the paretic extensor muscles, triggered by electromyographic signals from the non-paretic side, to induce joint movement. Stimulation is deliver
Sponsors
Gunma Paz University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients with chronic stroke, at least 1 year after onset Hemiplegia with Brunnstrom Recovery Stage of 2 or below, or 5 or above Age 20 years or older Written informed consent obtained from the participant
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with cognitive impairment that makes it difficult to understand the study or provide informed consent Patients with severe cardiac, respiratory, or orthopedic conditions that preclude safe intervention Patients with skin disease, infection, or injury at the electrode placement site Patients with implanted electronic devices such as pacemakers
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Estimated blood flow (Q), calculated using a model combining volume waveform, skin temperature, and hemoglobin concentration. Measurement timing: before stimulation, immediately after stimulation, and 3 minutes post-stimulation Evaluation points: baseline (0 week), week 2, and week 4 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Patient-reported outcomes obtained through questionnaire/semi-structured interview: subjective experience (usability, cold sensation, pain), changes in self-efficacy, and initiation of daily use | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactMasaya Tanabe
Faculty of Rehabilitation, Gunma Paz University Department of Physical Therapy
Outcome results
None listed