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NCT07794189
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Effect of Underwater Electrical Stimulation on Hand Grip Strength in Stroke Patients

Sponsor: Deraya University

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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

Interventions

OTHER

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).

OTHER

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