BreEStim for Motor Recovery in Chronic Stroke
This study is looking at a new treatment called BreEStim, which uses breathing-controlled electrical stimulation, to help people who have had a stroke. It aims to reduce stiffness (spasticity) in finger muscles and improve hand function. You might be able to join if you are 18 to 75 years old, had a stroke at least six months ago, and have some finger stiffness. The study will compare BreEStim to standard electrical stimulation (EStim). Researchers will measure changes in your finger stiffness after about three weeks of treatment to see how well the treatments work. The study is currently unclear on its recruitment status and plans to enroll 4 participants.
- Study design
- This is an interventional study, meaning participants will receive a specific treatment. It is a pilot study, which typically involves a small number of participants.
- What's involved
- You would receive BreEStim or EStim for 10 to 20 minutes per session over multiple sessions. Your finger stiffness will be measured at the start, and again after about 10 sessions (around 3 weeks).
- Compensation
- Not stated in the trial record.
- Follow-up
- Your finger stiffness will be measured after about 10 intervention sessions, which is approximately 3 weeks after starting treatment.
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BreEStim for Motor Recovery in Chronic Stroke With Moderate Impairment After a Long-term Use (Pilot).
At a glance
Conditions
NCT04752319
Where you'd take part
This study runs at 1 site. They're the same protocol — you choose where, and that choice sets who your contact draft is addressed to.
The University of Texas Health Science Center
Houston, Texasstudy coordinator listed
Recruiting
Sites open and close at different times, so the status above is per site — it can differ from the study's overall status.
Study leadership
- Sheng Li, MD, PhD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · University of Texas
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What this trial measures
- Change in finger flexor spasticity measured by Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS)Baseline, after 10 intervention sessions, about 3 weeks
MAS will be performed to check changes of finger flexor spasticity after one session of treatment. The Modified Ashworth scale (MAS) scoring is categorical and ranges from 0 to 4, as follows: 0: No increase in muscle tone 1. Slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch and release or by minimal resistance at the end of the range of motion when the affected part(s) is moved in flexion or extension 1+: Slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch, followed by minimal resistance throughout the remainder (less than half) of the range of motion (ROM) 2. More marked increase in muscle tone through most of the ROM, but affected part(s) easily moved 3. Considerable increase in muscle tone, passive movement difficult 4. Affected part(s) rigid in flexion or extension