Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of Transcranial Electrical Stimulation in Stroke Individuals

Lead Sponsor:

Mahidol University

Conditions:

Ischemic Stroke

Hemorrhagic Stroke

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-80 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The present study will use transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) with conventional physical therapy in sub-acute (at least 2 weeks after stroke onset) to chronic stroke within 2 years to investiga...

Detailed Description

Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in the world. The prevalence of stroke is high in developing countries; for example in Thailand, stroke is one of a leading cause of death and disabil...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Stroke individuals aged 18 - 80 years.
  • A first-ever unilateral ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke.
  • Stroke onset from at least 2 weeks - 2 years.
  • Having modified Rankin scale (mRS) 1-4
  • Ability to communicate, follow, and understand the instruction.

Exclusion

  • Presence of any neurological antecedent, unstable medical conditions or condition that may increase risk of stimulation such as epilepsy and seizure, and history of brain surgery.
  • Presence of metal implantation, intracranial shunt, cochlear implantation, or cardiac pacemakers.
  • Presence of opened wound or infectious wound around the scalp.
  • Moderate pain in any joint of the upper or lower paretic limb (numerical pain rating score \> 4/10).
  • History of receiving non-invasive brain stimulation within the past 6 months.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 15 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

April 30 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06134921

Start Date

November 15 2023

End Date

April 30 2025

Last Update

June 26 2025

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Faculty of Physical Therapy, Mahidol University

Salaya, Nakonpathom, Thailand, 73170