Electrical stimulation for wrist stiffness after stroke
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation applied to the skin (called TENS) can help reduce wrist stiffness and improve movement after a stroke. It may be an option for people who have had a stroke and are still struggling with a tight wrist.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You had a stroke at least 6 months ago.
- You have wrist spasticity that the doctor rates as grade 2 or 3 on a special scale.
- You don't have a pacemaker or other implanted electrical device, epilepsy, or skin problems where the sticky pads would go.
- You haven't had Botox injections in the arm in the last 3 months, or any surgery on that arm to reduce spasticity.
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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