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Laser or shock waves: which eases stroke spasticity better?

NCT ID NCT07364110

Symptom relief Sponsor: Necmettin Erbakan University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested two non-invasive treatments—high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) and extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT)—to reduce calf muscle stiffness and improve walking in 39 people who had a stroke at least three months earlier. Both therapies aim to relax spastic muscles without drugs or surgery. The researchers measured changes in muscle tone and ankle movement to see which treatment worked better.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

39 people

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Started

May 2021

Finished

Mar 2022

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. First-ever stroke; 2. At least 3 months elapsed since stroke onset; 3. Age ≥18 years; 4. Presence of ankle plantar flexor spasticity graded 1-3 on the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS); 5. Ability to ambulate independently or under supervision with or without assistive devices/orthoses; 6. Sufficient cognitive capacity to understand and follow test instructions Exclusion Criteria: * Fixed ankle contracture (peak ankle dorsiflexion \<0° with the knee in extension); * Current use of antispastic medications or a history of botulinum toxin injection within the previous 4 months; * Any orthopedic, rheumatologic, neurologic, cardiovascular, or visual comorbidity other than stroke that could affect gait; * Insufficient cognitive function.

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Conditions

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Equinus Deformity Muscle Spasticity stroke disorder

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Stroke gait rehabilitation

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Necmettin Erbakan University, Meram Medical School

    Konya, Turkey (Türkiye)

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