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The Effect of Cupping on Spasticity and Function of the Lower Extremity During Rehabilitation After Stroke

Scott Getsoian · with Governors State University · NCT06653855

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 30–80 · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted (a condition is required)
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
30
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
December 2024
Record last updated
December 13, 2024

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What the study is about

Physical therapists use dry static cupping for the treatment of many conditions, including spasticity for patients post-stroke. While research better describes the effects of dry static cupping for patients with orthopedic conditions, information is lacking on central conditions, such as stroke and resulting spasticity.

Being studied: Dry Static Cupping; Placebo cupping; Standard physical therapy treatment

Conditions: Stroke Gait Rehabilitation

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

  • Age 30-80
  • Acute stroke (within 6 months of stroke), with spasticity \& hemiparesis of LE
  • Referred by doctor for rehabilitation for a stroke-related condition
  • Attending Ascension Rehabilitation of Joliet for rehabilitation
  • Able to read or verbally understand English or Spanish

Exclusion Criteria

  • Absent sensation of the areas to be cupped
  • Significant cognitive impairment
  • Pregnancy
  • Prescription anticoagulant medications
  • Blood clotting disorder
  • Uncontrolled hypertension
  • Uncontrolled diabetes
  • Open wounds within the cupping area
  • Current DVT
  • Hematoma over the cupping area
  • Fracture over the cupping area
  • Active cancer within the cupping area
  • Current use of Baclofen
  • Current use of Botox
  • Current use of an anti-spasticity medication

Recruiting US locations

  • Ascension Rehabilitation of Joliet

    Joliet, IL 60435

    Site contact: Laura Nurczyk · 815-741-7114 · laura.nurczyk@ascension-external.org

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Scott Getsoian · 815-735-9261 · sgetsoian@govst.edu
  • Laura Nurczyk · 815-741-7114 · laura.nurczyk@ascension-external.org
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