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Effect of Underwater Electrical Stimulation on Hand Grip Strength in Stroke Patients
Sponsor: Deraya University
Summary
This study evaluates the therapeutic effects of underwater electrical faradic stimulation delivered via a four-cell hydrotherapy bath on hand grip strength and upper limb motor recovery in subacute post-stroke hemiplegic patients.
Official title: Effects of Underwater Electrical Faradic Stimulation on Hand Grip Strength and Upper Extremity Motor Recovery in Sub-acute Post-Stroke Patients: A Double-Blinded, Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
50 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
44
Start Date
2026-04-01
Completion Date
2026-07-01
Last Updated
2026-09-02
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
4-cell Hydrotherapy Bath
Underwater Faradic Stimulation: 4-cell hydrotherapy bath immersion for 20 mins/session, 3 days/week for 4 weeks (12 sessions total). Waveform: Faradic; Pulse Duration: 0-500 µs; Pulse Frequency: 20-50 Hz; Duty Cycle: 2.5s ON / 2.5s OFF; Peak Amplitude: Up to 100 mA (motor threshold).
Placebo
Sham Hydrotherapy: Identical positioning and immersion in 4-cell hydrotherapy bath for 20 mins/session, 3 days/week for 4 weeks (12 sessions total). Device display active, output amplitude maintained at 0 mA.
Locations (1)
faculty of physical therapy, Deraya University
Minya, Menia Governorate, Egypt