Status:
UNKNOWN
rTMS Improves Functions in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
Lead Sponsor:
Changhua Christian Hospital
Conditions:
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Spinocerebellar Ataxias
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) is a group of inherited brain disorders. SCA often result in poor limb coordination. This study aims to discover the effects of repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation ...
Detailed Description
rTMS has been shown that improves walking speed and balance performance, however, the optimal treatment protocols have not been approved. Past studies used different frequencies 1 Hz, 5 Hz and 10 Hz t...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- SCA type 3
- independently walk with/without an assistive device
- SARA greater than 3
Exclusion
- Epilepsy history
- Unstable blood pressure
- Brain Trauma
- Alcoholism, drug abuse, antipsychotics drug use
- Metallic hardware (e.g. - cochlear implants, brain stimulators or electrodes, aneurysm clips) anywhere in head.
- Dementia, depression
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 1 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
10 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05973019
Start Date
September 1 2023
End Date
August 1 2024
Last Update
October 18 2023
Active Locations (2)
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Changhua christian hospital
Changhua, Taiwan, 500
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Changhua christian hospital
Changhua, Taiwan, 500