Status:

UNKNOWN

Stochastic Resonance Stimulation in Brain Plasticity and Post Stroke Motor Recovery

Lead Sponsor:

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

Collaborating Sponsors:

Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan

Conditions:

Stroke, Ischemic

Healthy

Eligibility:

All Genders

20+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study evaluates the effectiveness of stochastic resonance electric stimulation on neuromuscular control and proprioception in healthy and individuals with stroke.

Detailed Description

Stroke is one of the leading causes of motor disability. The main intervention strategy in stroke rehabilitation is to induce cortical plasticity for motor re-learning. It has been demonstrated that ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • In first stage
  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • healthy adults without history of neurological disorders or limitation in range of motion for thumb flexion
  • In the second stage
  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • first-ever cerebral cortical region involved chronic stroke, onset over a month
  • able to perform active grasp on the affected side with the scores of manual muscle test at least two points
  • at stable medical condition for intervention confirmed by a specialized physician.
  • The exclusion criteria were
  • history of other neurological disorders
  • cognitive impairment (Mini-Mental State Examination score \< 24, MMSE)29
  • unable to follow instructions
  • contraindications of ES
  • under 20 years old.

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    September 1 2018

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ESTIMATED

    End Date :

    December 1 2019

    Estimated Enrollment :

    30 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT03839810

    Start Date

    September 1 2018

    End Date

    December 1 2019

    Last Update

    February 15 2019

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    National Yang-Ming University

    Taipei, Taiwan, 112