Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Spastic Equinus Foot in Stroke Patients

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Conditions studied: Stroke, Equinus Deformity, Spasticity, Muscle

In brief

The goal of this study is to evaluate long term effects of focused extracorporeal shock wave therapy (fESWT) on triceps surae spasticity in stroke patients according to the number of sessions applied. Hypothesis: 3 sessions of fESWT on equinus foot in stroke patients improve spasticity and functionality for longer term than 1 session of fESWT.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06547684

Run by

Teresa Mateu Campos

People needed

60

Starts

2020-08-28

Expected to finish

2025-10-31

Last updated by the study team

2024-09-19

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age greater than 18 years old
• Time from stroke (ischemic o hemorrhagic) onset of at least 6 months
• Spastic equinus foot: triceps surae tone grade at least 1+ on the MAS score
• Ability to walk alone with or without aids

You may not qualify if…

• Fixed ankle joint contracture
• Severe medical problems
• Treatment of the affected leg with botulinum toxin in the las 6 months
• Cognitive impairment

Where it is running

• Hospital de la Plana — Vila-real, Castellon, Spain (enrolling)

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