N/A N=30 Randomized Single-blind Treatment

Effects Of Sensory Training and Electrical Stimulation on Sole of The Foot Sensations in Patients With Acute Hemiplegia

Hemiplegia · Stroke, Acute · Sensory Disorders

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Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

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Results posted

Aug 2020

Primary outcome: Primary: Assessment Of Joint Position Sense — 5.0; 6.4; 8.1; 8.6 correct responses

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: Sensory training (Other); Electrical stimulation (Other)
Age: Adult, Older Adult · 50+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: Yeditepe University
Primary completion: Apr 2020

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Assessment Of Joint Position Sense	5.0; 6.4; 8.1; 8.6	—
PRIMARY Assesment of Joint Passive Motion Sense	5.3; 6.8; 8.4; 8.5	—
PRIMARY Assessment of Vibration Sense	2.5; 4.2; 6.6; 6.4	—
PRIMARY Assesment of Deep Pain Sense	66.7; 53.3; 13.3; 6.7	—
PRIMARY Assessment of Two-point Discrimination	7.5; 6.9; 3.1; 3.6	—
PRIMARY Assessment of Graphesthesia	3.9; 3.1; 6.8; 5.7	—
PRIMARY Assessment of Tactile Localization Sense	6.3; 7.1; 8.7; 8.8	—
PRIMARY Assessment of Tactile Inattention	60; 26.7; 20; 13.3	—
SECONDARY Assessment Of Cognitive Level	23; 22.9	—

Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of the sole of foot sensory education and electrical stimulation on proprioceptive and cortical senses in patients with acute hemiplegia.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Participating to the study in a voluntary basis
Patients with 50-80 years old
A stroke diagnosis by a neurologist
A stroke attack within 6 months
Minimum 18 points from Mini Mental Test
Medically stable

Exclusion Criteria

Unstable condition
Other neurological or orthopaedic problems that will affect function other than stroke
Uncontrolled hypertension
Diabetic foot ulcers
Part/total foot amputation

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