Electrical Stimulation for Post-Stroke Wrist Stiffness
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether electrical stimulation applied to arm muscles can reduce stiffness (spasticity) in the wrist after a stroke. Researchers will measure how well this treatment works and how it affects nerve signals in your arm.
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Who can take part
- You are 18–70 years old
- You had a stroke that caused moderate wrist stiffness (spasticity) that can be gently stretched
- Your wrist stiffness can be easily overcome by passive stretch, without a catch-and-hold response
- You are willing and able to give informed consent and follow study instructions
- You have not had Botox injections or nerve procedures in your affected arm within the past 3 months
- You can hold your arm in various positions (shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist) during testing
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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