Plain-English translation of NCT06017960 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether dry needling — a technique where thin needles are placed into stiff muscles under ultrasound guidance — can help reduce muscle tightness and improve how well you walk after a stroke. Researchers believe dry needling may help your muscles relax and work better, and they want to measure whether it actually does.
After a stroke, many people develop muscle stiffness and tightness that makes it hard to move and walk normally. This treatment exists because researchers want to find safe, effective ways to reduce this stiffness and help stroke survivors regain more mobility and independence.
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You would come in once per week for 4 weeks. Each visit, you'll receive either real dry needling or a sham (fake) treatment — you won't know which one — guided by ultrasound imaging of your calf muscle. The researchers will also test your muscle activity, take ultrasound images, and watch how you walk to see if the treatment makes a difference. Your usual stroke care continues throughout.
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