Effect of Dry Needling on Spasticity in Stroke Survivors.

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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Stroke is a disruption of blood flow to brain either due to clot formation or rupturing of arteries.It is a leading cause of disability worldwide with many consequences and spasticity is one of them.Spasticity is a resistance to passive stretch which disturbs patient quality of life and interrupt activity of daily living.there are multiple options to treat spasticity which includes both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.

Detailed Description
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Stroke is a global issue and burden of disease is high in Asia.the burden of disease is alarming due to its consequences and spasticity is one of them.According to the lance definition clinical practice is still based which is too narrow. Spasticity, according to Lance, is a motor disease characterized by a velocity-dependent increase in tonic stretch reflexes (muscle tone) with excessive tendon jerks, due to hyper excitability stretch reflex.Furthermore, long-term untreated spasticity can cause discomfort, contractures, and deformities, which can lead to functional issues such as mobility limitations, reliance on (ADL), and a lower quality of life.There is multiple option to treat spasticity including pharmacological and rehabilitation Pharmacological treatments that can be focal or systematic and have partial effects and eventually need of physical therapy There are many PT procedures which includes stretching neurodevelopment techniques and many others to prevent spasticity.

Official Title
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Effect of Dry Needling on Spasticity in Stroke Survivors

Conditions
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Spastic Hemiplegia

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Dry needling
* Other: sustained stretching


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: - 1: Ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke and includes any of the artery 2: Hemiplegia 3: Chronic stroke (stroke at least 6 months before the trial) 4: Present a level of spasticity equal or greater than between 1 to 3 according to Modified Ashworth Scale. 5: Preserve cognitive capacity according to 6 cognitive items test (6CIT), Montreal cognitive assessment (MoCA) and Mini mental state examination (MMSE) Exclusion Criteria: 1: Insurmountable fear of needles. 2: Wrist fracture. 3: Have received previous treatment with dry needling. 4: Have progressive or severe neurological disease. -

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 35 Years
Maximum Age: 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Interventional Model Description: There are two groups.Group A experimental group which receive dry needling protocol along with conventional therapy.Group B is control group which receive sustained stretching protocol along with conventional therapy.
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Dry needling<br>This intervention was for three weeks in which there are 2 sessions per week. Sterile, disposable dry needles brand of JIAJAN with size of 0.30x40mm were used. Intervention was initiated after palpation of muscles(flexor carpi radials and flexor carpi ulnaris).First cleaning the area through alcohol swabs. There is a point for FCR in medial forearm, to that point 4 cm below and 1 cm medial to the midpoint of crease of elbow was needled. There is a point for FCU at the center of the proximal third segment of a line from the medial epicondyle to the ulnar styloid process was needled.Then, in swift in-and-out motions around 5mm vertical motions without rotation the needle was manipulated .About 1 minute Dry needling was executed for each targeted area, in respect to the patient's level of tolerance. This was monitored by the physiotherapist throughout the session by asking for regular verbal feedback | Other: Dry needling<br>* In dry needling filiform needle without a bore is used to mimic acupuncture t beyond the use of medicines. On the basis of purpose process and skill level it differs from acupuncture. DN is frequently used to treat pain caused by musculoskeletal structures, including as myofascial pain disorders<br>|
| Other: Sustained stretching<br>The second group received sustained stretching protocol along with conventional therapy. Participants undergone the overall treatment sessions for three weeks (3weeks) and 2 sessions per week. The targeted muscles are wrist flexors (flexor carpi radials and flexor carpi ulnaris). Participants received 10 repetition with 30 seconds hold in each session for 10 minutes. Pre and post data in each session was measured through outcome measure tools | Other: sustained stretching<br>* sustained stretching is a treatment protocol in which muscle goes into a stretch position for period of time which reduce spasticity<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Modified Asworth sacle | it is used to measure spasticity which ranges from 0-4 | 3 weeks | 
| Goniometer | to measure range of motion of wrist extensors of maximum range 70 degrees | 3 weeks | 
| Motor Assesment Scale | 2 components of this scale is used to measure hand function recovery | 3 weeks | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Dry needling, Modified Ashworth Scale, Goniometer, Range of Motion