Radiofrequency vs. Ultrasound Therapy for Shoulder Joint in Stroke Patients: A Comparative
The purpose of the current study is to: Compare between radiofrequency (TECAR) therapy and ultrasound on Shoulder Pain, Range of Motion and Functional Outcome in Patients with stroke.
| Condition(s) | Stroke ( 3 Months After Onset), Stroke in Patients: New Tool to Evaluate the Impact in Their Life |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | The purpose of the current study is to: Compare between radiofrequency (TECAR) therapy and ultrasound on Shoulder Pain, Range of Motion and Functional Outcome in Patients with stroke. |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * Fourty-five hemiplegic patients with shoulder pain post- stroke from both sexes will participate in this study. * The patients will be older than 18 years old (30-60 years old) * The presence of sub-acute shoulder pain (more than 3 months). * Sub-acute stroke survivors (3 months post-stroke). * score of 1\|1+ points on the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) on shoulder joint. * Stage 2 or above according to Brunnstrom function assessment of shoulder joint * All conducted patients experienced a single stroke during the last 3 months with cognitive capacity that will enable them to comprehend and follow the instructions (Mini-Mental Scale score \> 24). Exclusion Criteria: * The following patients will be excluded from the study patients with: * Bilateral adhesive capsulitis |
| Ages | 30 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Lead sponsor | Cairo University |
| Locations | Gamasa, Egypt |
| Start date | 2025-09-28 |
| NCT ID | NCT07131943 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07131943 |