Treating Shoulder Pain After Stroke
Myofascial Dysfunction in Post Stroke Shoulder Pain
Recruiting
Phase 2
Interventional Study
Stroke
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Prior Safety Data
This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Trial phase
- Phase 2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 68 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people who have shoulder pain after having a stroke. Participants will be asked to meet certain criteria and take part in assessments to understand the pain better.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am 18 years or older
- I have weakness on one side of my body from a stroke
- It has been 3 to 180 months since my stroke
- I have more than a 10-degree difference in shoulder movement compared to my other shoulder
- I can give consent and follow study rules
You may not be able to join if
- I have had spasticity treatment in the last three months
- I have another neurological condition that affects movement
- I have significant memory problems or depression
- I am pregnant
- I am allergic to hyaluronidase
- I have issues that prevent MRI scans
- I have pain that is not related to my muscles
- I cannot follow the study requirements as determined by the study doctor
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
Shoulder pain is extremely common after stroke and occurs in 30-70% of patients. The pain may begin as early as one week after stroke, although peak onset and severity occurs around four months, and persists into the chronic stage. Chronic post stroke shoulder pain (PSSP) interferes with motor recovery, decreases quality of life, and contributes to depression. PSSP is thought to be caused mainly b…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* age ≥18 years;
* hemiparesis from an ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke;
* time since cerebral injury 3-180 months prior;
* show a difference of more than 10 degrees of passive ER-ROM between non-paretic and paretic shoulders with or without pain
* ability to give informed consent…
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