Muscle Spasticity
Conditions
Interventions
This is a clinical, randomized, crossover and a blind study. Twenty-two individuals diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and spasticity in the quadriceps of the right lower limb will participate in each
E02.621.820
Sponsors
Universidade Nove de Julho
Universidade Nove de Julho
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: over 18 years old; left lateral hemispheric dominance; confirmed diagnosis of multiple sclerosis; who present grade 3 spasticity according to the ashworth scale; the subtypes (remitting relapsing, primary progressive and secondary progressive); who have motor evoked potential for quadriceps
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Application of phenol; botox or other procedures that interfere with quadriceps muscle tone within a period equal to or less than 6 months; Fracture or recent surgeries in lower limbs; Contracture or ankle deformity; History of seizures or refractory epilepsy; brain metallic implants; brain tumors or skin lesion at the application site
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected to find a better response for the high frequency protocol, verifying through the ashworth scale and the motor evoked potential the decrease in spasticity at the end of the study. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| For the secondary outcome, it is expected to find a better motor evoked potential response in individuals with multiple sclerosis after the application of the high frequency protocol with transcranial magnetic stimulation. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactFernanda Correa
Universidade Nove de Julho - Uninove
Outcome results
None listed