Effect of electrical stimulation on activity and quality of life in patients with paralysis after thrombectomy
The EFFECT of FUNCTIONAL ELECTRICAL STIMULATING on PHYSICAL ACTIVITY and QUALITY of LIFE in PATIENTS with PARALIS AFTER THROMBECTOMY: a RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED STUDY
This study is testing if electrical stimulation can help improve movement and quality of life for adults with paralysis after a thrombectomy.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cukurova University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Adana, Yüreğir) |
| Trial ID | NCT05975697 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the impact of functional electrical stimulation (FES) on physical activity levels and quality of life in patients who have experienced paralysis following a thrombectomy procedure. It is designed as a randomized controlled intervention, where participants will receive FES to assess its effectiveness in improving upper extremity function and overall well-being. The study will include adults over 18 years old who have undergone thrombectomy and have upper extremity paralysis, while excluding those with certain medical conditions. The goal is to provide a non-pharmacological therapeutic option that is safe and easy to implement.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 who have undergone thrombectomy and have upper extremity paralysis.
Not a fit: Patients with complications causing brain damage during the study or those with certain medical conditions like advanced spasticity or peripheral lesions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly enhance physical activity and quality of life for patients recovering from paralysis after thrombectomy.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in using functional electrical stimulation for rehabilitation, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Over 18 years old, * Thrombectomy procedure was performed, * Glasgow Coma Score (GCS) \> 12 after thrombectomy * Able to communicate, * Having upper extremity paralysis, * No pacemaker, advanced spasticity and muscle atrophy, peripheral lesions, osteoporosis, skin irritation and obesity, * No skin and peripheral circulation problems, * Patients whose relatives gave consent to the research. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who did not comply with the sampling criteria and who developed complications that caused brain damage during the study (convulsions, mental disorder/delirium, vomiting, tremor, myoclonus) and whose relatives did not approve of the study will not be included in the study.
Where this trial is running
Adana, Yüreğir
- Adana City Training and Research Hospital — Adana, Yüreğir, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ceylan Kişial, Master
- Email: cylnksl@gmail.com
- Phone: 05068010561
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.