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Effect of TENS on Spasticity
Sponsor: Izmir Katip Celebi University
Summary
The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is effective in reducing spasticity in adults with post-stroke spasticity. The primary research question is whether TENS can reduce the severity of spasticity. The effectiveness of TENS will be assessed by comparing spasticity-related outcomes measured before, during, and after the intervention. Participants will first undergo a one-hour baseline monitoring period, during which assessments will be conducted at 10-minute intervals. This will be followed by a 30-minute TENS intervention and a two-hour follow-up period, with assessments performed every 10 minutes. One participant will repeat this protocol once daily for three consecutive days, whereas the remaining three participants will undergo the procedure on a single occasion.
Official title: The Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Spasticity: A Single-Subject Experimental Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
4
Start Date
2026-06
Completion Date
2027-06
Last Updated
2026-06-25
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) will be applied over the projection area of the paretic wrist flexor muscles (flexor carpi radialis) for 30 minutes. Stimulation parameters will consist of symmetrical biphasic rectangular pulses at a frequency of 100 Hz and a pulse duration of 200 μs. Stimulation intensity will be adjusted to produce a clearly perceived sensory sensation without visible muscle contraction or discomfort.
Locations (1)
Izmir Katip Çelebi University
Izmir, Karabağlar, Turkey (Türkiye)