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NCT04535479 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Dry Needling for Spasticity in Stroke
A NA study of Stroke and Muscle Spasticity, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina.
- Active
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 32
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT04535479: Active NA study of Stroke and Muscle Spasticity, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina.
NCT04535479 is a NA study of Stroke and Muscle Spasticity that is active but no longer recruiting, run by Medical University of South Carolina. The registered enrollment target is 32 participants, below the 12,016-participant average among 454 other Stroke trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04535479, a NA study of Stroke and Muscle Spasticity, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina.
- ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 32 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The study team is recruiting 20 adults with spasticity due to chronic stroke and 20 adults with no neurological injuries for a 2 day study. In people with chronic stroke, one of the most common and disabling problems is spasticity (increased muscle tone or muscle stiffness). The purpose of this research study is to examine effects of dry needling on the nervous system (pathways between the muscle, spinal cord, and brain) in people with spasticity due to chronic stroke. Dry needling is a procedure in which a thin, stainless steel needle is inserted into your skin to produce a muscle twitch response. It is intended to release a knot in your muscle and relieve pain. The total study duration is 2 days. The first visit will take about 3 hours, during which dry needling will take place, and the second visit will take about 1 hour. During both visits you will be asked to participate in examinations of reflexes (muscle responses to non-invasive nerve stimulation) and arm/leg function.
Primary Outcome
H-reflex amplitude (mV) reflects the excitability of its reflex pathway. Changes in the H-reflex amplitude indicate that DDN influences the spinal reflex excitability. In the lower extremity this will be measured in the tibialis anterior and the triceps surae. In the upper extremity this will be measured in flexor carpi ulnaris and flexor carpi radialis.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Dry Needling
Study Locations (1)
South Carolina
- Medical University of South Carolina - Charleston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 32 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-09-08 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-06-30 |
| Phase | NA |
What the registry record for NCT04535479 still lists
NCT04535479 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 32 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 12,016-participant average among 454 other Stroke trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Stroke appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Dry Needling is the first listed.
NCT04535479 reports a single indexed study location in South Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04535479 about?
NCT04535479 is a clinical study titled "Dry Needling for Spasticity in Stroke". The study team is recruiting 20 adults with spasticity due to chronic stroke and 20 adults with no neurological injuries for a 2 day study. In people with chronic stroke, one of the most common and disabling problems is spasticity (increased muscle tone or muscle stiffness). The purpose of this rese...
What is the current status of trial NCT04535479?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 32 participants. The study started on 2020-09-08. Estimated completion is 2026-06-30.
What conditions does trial NCT04535479 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Stroke, Muscle Spasticity.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04535479?
The interventions under investigation include: Dry Needling (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04535479?
This trial is sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina, which has 755 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04535479 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across South Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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