Eligibility Module
The Eligibility Module contains detailed information about who can participate in the clinical trial. This includes eligibility criteria, age restrictions, gender requirements, healthy volunteer status, and study population descriptions, helping researchers understand who is eligible to participate in the study.
Eligibility Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Eligibility Module
Eligibility Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 9:14 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 9:14 PM
NCT ID:
NCT02377804
Eligibility Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
* first-ever unilateral stroke;
* hemiplegia resulting from stroke;
* age between 40 and 65 years old;
* presence of hypertonicity in the upper extremity;
* restricted range of motion of the shoulder
Exclusion Criteria:
* recurrent stroke;
* previous treatment with nerve blocks, motor point injections with neurolytic agents for spasticity at any time;
* previous treatment with BTX-A in the 6 months prior the study;
* severe cognitive deficits; 5, progressive or severe neurologic diseases, e.g., heart conditions, unstable hypertension, fracture or implants in the lower extremity;
* fear to needles;
* any contraindication for deep dry needling, e.g., anticoagulants, infections, bleeding, or psychotic.
Healthy Volunteers:
False
Sex:
ALL
Minimum Age:
40 Years
Maximum Age:
65 Years
Study:
NCT02377804
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT02377804