Nervous System Diseases
Conditions
Interventions
Sham Repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation
Real Repetitive Magnetic stimulation
Sponsors
Shereen Ismail Fawaz
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) hemiparesis caused by a cerebrovascular insult. (2) weakness of the upper limbs. (3) Subacute cases: 6 weeks post cerebrovascular insult. (4) Chronic cases: more than 24 weeks post cerebrovascular insult. (5) shoulder abductors muscle power at least grade 2. (6) Full passive range of motion. (7) Spasticity with Modified Ashworth scale < grade 3.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Any metal implant within the stimulation area, or medically implanted devices such as cardiac pacemakers or medication pumps. (2) pregnancy. (3) comorbidity with other neurodegenerative, neurological, or orthopedic disorders.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The upper limb motor function was assessed by Fugl Myer assessment score. We functionally categorized the severity of upper limb affection as mild, moderate and severe using FMS for the upper limb assessment; mild 0-28, moderate 29-42, and severe 43-66;Ultrasound (US) assessment of the extensor digitorum muscle, with measurement of cross-sectional area (CSA) and subcutaneous tissue thickness (STT). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| ADLs for the upper extremity, which was measured using self-care of the FIM, since upper extremity function is closely related to self-care rather than other ADL items;Spasticity using Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) to elbow: flexors, wrist and finger: flexors, and forearm pronators muscles | — |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Public ContactHeba Gamal Eldin Saber
Ain Shams University
Outcome results
None listed