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
Active Locations (1)
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National Yang-Ming University
Taipei, Taiwan, 112