NCT05626790Completed
Effects of PNF and Static Stretching on Architecture and Viscoelastic Properties of Hemiplegic Elbow
The Comparison of the Effects of PNF and Static Stretching Applied to the Elbow Flexors on Muscle Architecture and Viscoelastic Properties In Individuals With Chronic Stroke
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 28 Jun 2024
Brief summary (registry, in English)
The patients who were diagnosed with stroke in governmental/university/private hospitals, and who needed rehabilitation because of the increased flexor tone in the elbow joint, decreased range of motion and/or decreased function of the upper extremity will be invited to the study in accordance with the criteria that are given in inclusion and exclusion part. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two parallel groups, either the PNF Stretching Group (n=17) or the Prolonged Stretching Group (n=17), according to the order of participation in the study by simple randomization. An online computer program will be used to assign participants (https://www.randomizer.org/). Exercises that will increase proximal stabilization and control will be applied to both groups for 4 weeks, 5 days a week. In addition to the exercises, prolonged stretches for 10 minutes will be applied to the Prolonged Stretching Group, and PNF stretching will be applied to the PNF Stretching Group. At the beginning and the end of the study, muscle architecture, muscular viscoelastic properties, range of motion, proprioception, upper extremity motor performance and function and posture will be evaluated.
- Status (registry)
- Completed
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 34 (actual)
- First submitted
- 27 Oct 2022
- Start date
- 14 Nov 2022
- Primary completion date
- 1 Mar 2024
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
- Diseases
- Stroke
- NCT number
- NCT05626790
What you commit to
- Study type: Interventional
- Participants enrolled: 34
- From 14 Nov 2022 to the primary completion date, 1 Mar 2024
- 1 site in 1 country
- Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them
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Who cannot take part
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Other illness
- Having a history of multiple strokes or bilateral involvement;
- Presence of conditions that may affect the level of spasticity (infection, febrile illness, etc.)
- Presence of neurological diagnosis other than stroke;
Other
- Botox application to any/all of the Biceps, Brachialis or Brachioradialis muscles within the last 6 months;
- Changes in pharmacological treatment in the last 6 months;
- Muscle involvement on the affected side that completely prevents the elbow joint range of motion;
- Mini Mental State Assessment Test score below 24;
- Insufficient vision, hearing and/or understanding ability to administer assessments and treatments.
Who the study is looking for
- Stroke diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography, regardless of ischemic or hemorrhagic origin;
- Hemiplegia caused only by stroke;
- At least 3 months have passed since the diagnosis of stroke;
- At least 1+ spasticity according to Modified Ashworth Scale in the elbow flexors of the affected side;
- Ability to maintain sitting balance for at least 20 seconds without support;
- Being older than 18 years old;
- Being voluntary to participate in the study.
Age in the registry: 18 years to - · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers
Sites (1)
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| Site | City | Country | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|
| İSÜFİZYOTEM (Istinye University Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Application and Research Center) Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Istanbul | Turkey (Türkiye) | Unknown status |
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