Stroke Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- Adults aged 18 or older who have had a stroke affecting one side of the brain
- People who have increased muscle stiffness (tightness) in the wrist and finger muscles, measured above a certain level on a standard stiffness scale called the Modified Ashworth Scale
- People who are in a stable health condition with steady vital signs (such as heart rate and blood pressure)
- People who are awake, alert, and able to follow instructions
Who may not be able to join:
- People who have had more than one stroke, a brain injury caused by trauma, or a brain tumour
- People who have other conditions affecting the brain or spinal cord (such as Parkinson's disease or spinal cord injury), or other bone, joint, or muscle conditions that could affect muscle stiffness testing
- People who have certain health conditions or circumstances that make shockwave treatment unsafe, such as cancer, blood clotting disorders, active infections in the treatment area, or having a cardiac pacemaker
- People who have received shockwave therapy or botulinum toxin (commonly known as Botox) injections for stroke-related muscle stiffness within the past three months
- People who have difficulties with thinking, awareness, or communication that would prevent them from taking part in the treatment sessions or completing the assessments
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Shu-mei Yang, MD, National Taiwan University Hospital
Phone: 886-0972653754
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
passive range of motion for the wrist and finger joints; hand grip strength; Visual Analogue Scale (VAS); modified Ashworth scale (MAS); modified Tardieu scale (MTS)
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 26 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.