Status:
COMPLETED
The Effects of Bilateral Cerebellar rTMS on Cortical Function
Lead Sponsor:
University of Manchester
Conditions:
Dysphagia
Swallowing Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Swallowing function is controlled by two swallowing centres (one on each half of the brain). There is a dominant and non-dominant swallowing centre. Damage to any part of the brain can lead to swallow...
Detailed Description
Summary To determine if 10 Hertz bilateral cerebellar rTMS is more effective than 10 Hertz unilateral cerebellar rTMS or sham in: 1. Increasing PMEP amplitude over the pharyngeal cortical area 2. Re...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- • Adults above 18 years of age
Exclusion
- Epilepsy
- Cardiac pacemaker
- Previous brain surgery
- Previous swallowing problems
- The use of medication which acts on the central nervous system
- Any implanted metal in the head
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 8 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 30 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
15 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03831789
Start Date
April 8 2019
End Date
April 30 2020
Last Update
June 9 2022
Active Locations (1)
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Upper G.I laboratory, Salford Royal Hospital
Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, M6 8HD