N/A
Completed N=10
The Effect of Electrical Stimulation on Impairment of the Painful Post-Stroke Shoulder
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03683901 ↗Enrolled (actual)
10
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Sep 2019
Primary outcomePrimary: Passive Range of Motion of Shoulder in Shoulder External Rotation — 66.9; 67.4; 69.1 degrees
Summary
Examination of the effects of short-term use of TENS and t-NMES on passive pain-free ROM of the painful post-stroke shoulder. Treatments are compared with no stimulation.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Passive Range of Motion of Shoulder in Shoulder External Rotation |
66.9; 67.4; 69.1 | — |
| PRIMARY Passive Range of Motion of Shoulder in Shoulder Abduction |
87.8; 87.5; 89.6 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- at least 3 months post-stroke
- worst shoulder pain in the last week at least 4 on the 0-10 numerical rating scale,
- adequate cognitive ability to be able to rate their pain in the past week
Exclusion Criteria
- history of tachyarrhythmia with decreased blood pressure
- uncontrolled seizures (defined as more than one per month)
- an implanted electrical device
- uncompensated hemi-neglect
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03683901). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.