EFFECT OF ELECTROACUPUNCTURE ON COMPLEX REGIONAL PAIN SYNDROME IN PATIENTS WITH STROKE: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
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Brief Summary
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a condition marked by pain that may occur spontaneously or in response to stimuli, often disproportionate to the initial injury.(Chae, 2010). In post-stroke complex regional pain syndrome, patients often have simultaneous shoulder and wrist pain. Symptoms may include edema, increased warmth in the hand, and limited in upper extremity joints. (Yu, 2009).The significance of post-stroke complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) lies not only in its profound impact on pain perception but also in its broader effects on patients' quality of life.(de mos et al.,2007) Managing complex regional pain syndrome involves a multidisciplinary approach with key physical therapy elements like elevation, massage, range of motion exercises, strengthening, and sensory re-education.(Sethy et al., 2017). Electrotherapy modalities include transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. (Palmer, 2015). This includes heat treatments like ultrasound, hot and cold packs, and fluidotherapy
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable stroke
Started Aug 2025
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable stroke
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
July 22, 2025
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
July 29, 2025
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
August 15, 2025
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
August 15, 2025
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
June 15, 2026
ExpectedJuly 29, 2025
July 1, 2025
Same day
July 22, 2025
July 22, 2025
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Visual analogue scale
Visual analogue scale (VAS) is valuable tool for assessing the intensity and frequency of symptoms, particularly pain.
5 min
Study Arms (1)
intervention
OTHERInterventions
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- \. The study involved forty patients male and female aged between 45 and 65 years. 2. A confirmed diagnosis of complex regional pain syndrome through clinical assessment by neurologist using The Budapest criteria for diagnosis of CRPS (Choi et al ., 2013
You may not qualify if:
- \. Pre-existing history of hand problems and shoulder dysfunction prior to experiencing a stroke . 2. Those with an overactive sympathetic system from alternative causes eg.congestive heart failure,chronic kidney disease(Reynolds \& Minic, 2023) 8 3. individuals with significant musculoskeletal disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis or metabolic disorders including diabetes 4. Pregnancy
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Cairo Universitylead
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- SINGLE GROUP
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Demonstator
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
July 22, 2025
First Posted
July 29, 2025
Study Start
August 15, 2025
Primary Completion
August 15, 2025
Study Completion (Estimated)
June 15, 2026
Last Updated
July 29, 2025
Record last verified: 2025-07