Electric bike training may soothe Post-Stroke arm pain

NCT ID NCT07570199

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Zeynep Nur Köseoğlu Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether adding functional electrical stimulation (FES)-assisted cycling to standard rehab helps stroke survivors with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). Forty participants either received FES cycling plus conventional therapy or conventional therapy alone for 20 sessions. Researchers measured pain, hand swelling, function, and quality of life at the start, after 4 weeks, and at 12 weeks.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Functional electrical stimulation (FES)-assisted bicycle ergometer
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a new way to reduce pain and swelling and improve arm function in stroke survivors with CRPS.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 40 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the added benefit of FES over standard rehab is still uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

complex regional pain syndrome complex regional pain syndrome type 1 Pain stroke disorder

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

COMPLEX REGIONAL PAIN SYNDROME I OF UPPER LIMB PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ankara Bilkent City Hospital

Ankara, Çankaya, 06800, Turkey (Türkiye)

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