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

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Upper G.I laboratory, Salford Royal Hospital

Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, M6 8HD