Status:
COMPLETED
Non-invasive Brain Stimulation to Enhance Treatment of Dysarthria Post-stroke
Lead Sponsor:
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Collaborating Sponsors:
The University of Hong Kong
Tuen Mun Hospital
Conditions:
Dysarthria
Stroke
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-75 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The proposed study aims to determine if transcranial direct current stimulation can enhance the effect of speech therapy in post-stroke patients with dysarthria.
Detailed Description
A total of 60 Cantonese-speaking post-stroke patients who are suffering from dysarthria will be recruited and randomly divided into real tDCS and sham groups. All the participants will receive individ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Cantonese-speaking adults who had their first stroke and have suffered dysarthria post-stroke.
- Both acute and chronic stroke participants will be recruited.
Exclusion
- Individuals with a personal or family history of epilepsy or seizures;
- Individuals with a history of another neurological condition (which is not a result from the initial stroke);
- Individuals with a history of speech disorders, voice disorders, oro-maxillo-facial surgery involving the tongue and/or lip, severe cognitive impairment, severe aphasia;
- In an unstable or serious medical condition;
- Have a cardiac implant metallic foreign body implant and/or any medications that lower neural thresholds (e.g. antidepressants, neuroleptic agents, etc.).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 21 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 30 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
3 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04780230
Start Date
December 21 2020
End Date
November 30 2023
Last Update
January 18 2024
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong, Hong Kong