U.S., April 11 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT06922149) titled 'Functional Massage and Eccentric Exercise in Stroke Survivors (FM-EE Stroke)' on April 03.
Brief Summary: Stroke is currently the leading cause of mortality in women, the second in men and the leading cause of disability in older adults. One of the most challenging sequelae after stroke is increased muscle tone due to spasticity, which alters muscle function. Functional massage therapy focuses on enhancing the function of muscles, joints, and connective tissues to improve movement and reduce pain. On the other hand, eccentric exercise, aids in the recovery of physical functions and is effective in managing spasticity improving musc...