Spinal mechanisms and feasibility of Dry Needling versus Botulinum Toxin Type A in poststroke lower limb spasticity: A proof-of-concept randomized clinical trial protocol (STROKE-POC)

Stroke often causes spasticity, impacting mobility and quality of life. Botulinum Toxin type A and Dry Needling are treatments that reduce spasticity, although Botulinum Toxin type A injections can cause adverse effects. No studies have directly compared their effects at spinal, muscular, functional...

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Autores: Pujol Fuentes, Clara, Eeckhaut, Bart, Fernández Carnero, Samuel, Fernández Sanchís, Daniel, Wein, Theodore, Herrero, Pablo, Saeys, Wim, Levin, Mindy
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2026
País:España
Institución:Universidad Europea (UEM)
Repositorio:ABACUS. Repositorio de Producción Científica
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:dnet:abacusreposi::b93f4a847579ce7e97b0556c60d4e2f3
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/11268/17116
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Fisioterapia
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Toxinas botulínicas tipo A
Espasticidad muscular
Neurology
Medicina preventiva
Investigación médica
Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
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Sumario:Stroke often causes spasticity, impacting mobility and quality of life. Botulinum Toxin type A and Dry Needling are treatments that reduce spasticity, although Botulinum Toxin type A injections can cause adverse effects. No studies have directly compared their effects at spinal, muscular, functional, quality-of-life, and cost-effectiveness levels. This study aims to determine the spinal mechanisms of BTX-A and DN on post-stroke lower limb spasticity, while also assessing feasibility, safety, and exploratory effects at muscular, functional, quality-of-life, and cost-effectiveness levels.