Effects of short-duration vibration of the palm on hand motor function and electromyographic activity in patients with subacute stroke: A preliminary study

Effect of short-duration palmar vibration on facilitation of wrist and finger motor function in patients with stroke - Effect of short-duration palmar vibration on facilitation of wrist and finger motor function in patients with stroke

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000060706

Enrollment

Registered

2026-02-19

Start date

2024-05-25

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

stroke

Interventions

vibration

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: hemiparesis due to a single, unilateral stroke; and presence of at least one positive sign of upper motor neuron syndrome (e.g., exaggerated tendon jerks, spasticity, co-contraction, associated reactions, increased flexor reflexes, dystonia, or stiffness).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1) presence of significant joint pathologies, such as a history of joint surgery or rheumatoid arthritis; (2) severe sensory impairment; and (3) inability to follow simple commands.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
modified Ashworth scale	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
range of motion maximal voluntary isometric contraction electromyography box and block test global impression of change scale	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactMiyara Kodai

Kyushu University of Nursing and Social Welfare Department of Rehabilitation

k-miyara@kyushu-ns.ac.jp0968-75-1800

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026