Light therapy for stroke-related muscle stiffness
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a light-based therapy (photobiomodulation) to see if it can help reduce muscle stiffness in people recovering from a stroke. Participants will continue their usual rehabilitation while receiving this additional treatment.
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Who can take part
- You must be an adult.
- You must have had a stroke (either ischemic or hemorrhagic) affecting one side of the body.
- You must be currently enrolled in a rehabilitation program.
- You must have some ability to stand or walk.
- You must not have uncontrolled serious health conditions.
- You must not have a known sensitivity to light.
- Your muscle stiffness must not be at the most severe level (grade 4 on the Modified Ashworth Scale).
- You must not have fixed joint contractures that limit ankle movement.
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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