Study Results
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
60 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2011-07-31
2012-06-30
Brief Summary
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The aim of this study is to identify the efficacy of electroacupuncture in reducing upper limbs spasticity and shoulder pain in stroke patients, and to evaluate the quality of life (QOL) for stroke patients.
Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
FACTORIAL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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EA group
To acupuncture the Juanyu (Li15) \& Jugu (Li16) with sensation of de-qi, and then give 50 Hz electrical stimulation for 20 minutes.
acupuncture
All participants were received regular rehabilitation program, and received different interventions.
treatment frequency: 20 minutes per session, once daily, 5 times a week for 2 weeks
TENS group
The electrical patches were placed on the Juanyu (Li15) \& Jugu (Li16) or Juanyu (Li15), Quchi (Li11), Shousanli (Li10) \& Hegu (Li4), connected to a TENS apparatus and then give 50 Hz electrical stimulation for 20 minutes.
TENS
sham-acupuncutre
The Park's Sham Device were placed on the Juanyu (Li15) \& Jugu (Li16).
sham acupuncture
Interventions
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acupuncture
All participants were received regular rehabilitation program, and received different interventions.
treatment frequency: 20 minutes per session, once daily, 5 times a week for 2 weeks
TENS
sham acupuncture
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Hemiplegia with shoulder pain (VAS \> 2)
Exclusion Criteria
18 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Changhua Christian Hospital
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Ta-Sen Wei,MD
Director, Physical Medical and Rehabilitation, Principal Investigator, Clinical Professor
Principal Investigators
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Tasen Wei
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Physical Medical and Rehabilitation, Changhua Christian Hospital
Locations
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Changhua Christian Hospital
Dawan, Changhua, Taiwan
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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CCH-110410
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id