Effect of Thermal Stimulation for Lower Extremity Movement and Function in Patients With Stroke
NCT ID: NCT01668420
Last Updated: 2012-11-09
Study Results
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
34 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2009-12-31
2010-12-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
QUADRUPLE
Study Groups
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noxious thermal stimulation
Heat-pain:46-47°C and Cold-pain:2-3°C alternately (intervention) 3 times /week and total 24 TS while conventional rehabilitation program was given
thermal stimulation
hot and cold/warm and cool pads applying.
thermal stimulation (innocuous)
Heat:40-41°C and Cold:23-24°C alternately (intervention) 3 times /week and total 24 TS while conventional rehabilitation program was given
thermal stimulation
hot and cold/warm and cool pads applying.
Interventions
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thermal stimulation
hot and cold/warm and cool pads applying.
Other Intervention Names
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* first-ever stroke
* stroke onset \> 3 months and \< 3 years before the study enrollment
* unilateral hemiplegia
* ability to sit on a chair \> 30 minutes independently
* able to follow verbal instructions
* age between 18 y/o and 80 y/o
* be willing to participate in this study and gave their informed consent
The exclusive criteria:
* skin disease, skin injuries, burns, or fresh scars over the TS application area
* contraindication of ice or heat application
* speech disorder or global aphasia
* musculoskeletal or cardiac disorders that could potentially interfere
* diabetic history or sensory impairment attributable to neuropathy.
18 Years
80 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
OTHER
Hsin-Wen Hsu
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Hsin-Wen Hsu
physical therapist (graduated student)
Principal Investigators
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Hsin-Wen Hsin, graduated
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
Locations
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Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, Taiwan
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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KMUH-IRB-980332
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id