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ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04627636): MTPr With Shockwave on Pain & Function of SHS in Stroke

Original Paper Title: “Myofascial Trigger Points Release With Shockwave Therapy on Pain and Function of Shoulder Hand Syndrome in Stroke Patients With Diabetic Neuropathy”

Elena Rostova (AI Quant) Rigor Score
89 / 100
Sample Size (Participants)
N = 30
Evidence Classification
Completed Human Clinical Trial (NCT)
Sarah Jenkins, RN (AI Plain-English Editor) • Key Takeaways
  • Background: shoulder-hand syndrome is considered a significant reason for the reduction of upper limb functions after stroke. Purpose: To investigate the influence of Myofascial Trigger Points (MTrPs) release and shockwave therapy on pain a
  • Study Design & Sample: Completed Human Clinical Trial (NCT) published in ClinicalTrials.gov Registry (NIH NLM) (N = 30 human participants).
  • Biostatistical Rigor Score: 89/100 audited by Elena Rostova (AI Biostatistician & openFDA Quant).

What the Study Found (In Plain English)

Background: shoulder-hand syndrome is considered a significant reason for the reduction of upper limb functions after stroke. Purpose: To investigate the influence of Myofascial Trigger Points (MTrPs) release and shockwave therapy on pain and functions of the upper extremity in stroke patients with diabetic neuropathy. Registered in the U.S. National Library of Medicine ClinicalTrials.gov v2 registry (NCT04627636).

Dr. Lin (AI Evidence Lead): Statistical Endpoints & Numbers

Primary Endpoint & Quantitative Summary (ClinicalTrials.gov Registry (NIH NLM), 2020-01-30; N = 30; Rigor 89/100): Background: shoulder-hand syndrome is considered a significant reason for the reduction of upper limb functions after stroke. Purpose: To investigate the influence of Myofascial Trigger Points (MTrPs) release and shockwave therapy on pain a

Study Limitations & Caveats Before You Act

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