This trial is enrolling 30 individuals with chronic spinal cord injuries to test the safety and effect of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) on spasticity. ESWT uses an acoustic shockwave to carry energy to bones, tendons and other soft tissue. It is commonly used to treat kidney stones and in physical therapy. If included, participants will receive either: 1) ESWT; or 2) sham intervention, applied in the region of the calf muscle, three times over three weeks. Clinical and self-reported measures of spasticity, its impact on quality of life, and of calf muscle structure and stiffness, will be assessed at 4 and 8 weeks.
Traumatic
Type
Details
- participants will receive either 1) ESWT or 2) sham intervention, applied in the region of the calf muscle, three times over three weeks. - Clinical and self-report measures of spasticity, its impact on quality of life , and assessments of calf muscle structure and stiffness, will be assessed at 4 and 8 weeks.
Main benefits
Spasticity
Additional benefits
General health
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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Learn moreWings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
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