Status:
UNKNOWN
Effects of Dualsite Anodic tDCS on Lower Limbs Function in Patients After Stroke: Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Crossover Trial
Lead Sponsor:
Federal University of Paraíba
Conditions:
Stroke, Chronic
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-90 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
It is currently known that Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) can modulate cortical activity, being considered an important resource in the treatment of sequelae resulting from stroke. How...
Detailed Description
Participants will be divided into 03 groups: G1: anodic tDCS - participants who will receive real current over the primary motor area; G2: dualsite tDCS - participants who will receive real current ov...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Single episode of unilateral, ischemic stroke in middle cerebral artery proven by means of magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography.
- Classification of brain injury based on the criteria: Oxfordshire Community Stroke Project (OCSP) or Trial of Org 10172 in Acute Stroke Treatment (TOAST);
- Patients in the chronic stage (after six months after the injury)
- Individuals over 18 years of age;
- Both sexes;
- Absence of mental disorders, assessed using the Self Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20), with a cut-off point of 7/8 points.
- Absence of cognitive deficits, assessed using the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE\> 24).
- Patients with mild to moderate degree of injury severity (NIHHS \<17 points).
Exclusion
- Patients with other associated pathologies that can influence motor activity (example: traumatic brain injury, brain tumor);
- •- Participants unable to complete the initial assessment due to severe aphasia (Token Test \<17);
- habitual use of drugs or alcohol;
- Use of drugs that modulate the activity of the Central Nervous System;
- Gestation;
- Use of metallic / electronic implants and / or cardiac pacemakers;
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 10 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 24 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04850963
Start Date
March 10 2022
End Date
December 24 2022
Last Update
April 28 2022
Active Locations (1)
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Federal University of Paraíba,Department of Psychology
João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil, 58051-900