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SIRS-ESWT Trial: Shoulder Internal Rotator Spasticity Trial Treated With Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Trial
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital
Summary
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) has shown potential in reducing post-stroke limb spasticity. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of focused ESWT on shoulder internal rotator spasticity in post-stroke patients.
Official title: Effects of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Shoulder Internal Rotator Spasticity in Post-Stroke Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2025-07-23
Completion Date
2027-12-31
Last Updated
2025-07-29
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
focused extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT)
The focused shockwaves are directed at the affected muscles in the upper limb, specifically targeting the subscapularis, pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, and teres major muscles.
focused extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT)
Placebo shockwave therapy directed at subscapularis, pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, and teres major muscles.
Locations (1)
Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation , National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan