Cupping for leg stiffness and movement after stroke
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests if cupping therapy can reduce leg stiffness and improve movement in people recovering from a stroke. You must be getting rehab at a specific clinic in Joliet.
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Who can take part
- You are between 30 and 80 years old
- You had a stroke within the last 6 months
- You have stiffness and weakness on one side of your body, especially in your leg
- Your doctor has referred you to rehab for stroke recovery
- You are doing rehab at Ascension Rehabilitation of Joliet
- You can read or understand English or Spanish
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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