Electrical stimulation for shoulder pain after stroke
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of electrical stimulation (TENS alone vs TENS plus muscle stimulation) to reduce shoulder pain after a stroke. It might help if you have had a stroke and are experiencing shoulder pain on your weaker side.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have had a stroke (ischemic or hemorrhagic) confirmed by a doctor or scan
- You have shoulder pain on your stroke-affected side that rates at least 2 out of 10 on a pain scale
- It has been between 2 weeks and 1 year since your stroke
- You are able to understand and follow instructions for the evaluations
- You are medically stable enough to take part in a rehab program
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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