Status:
RECRUITING
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Post Stroke Depression
Lead Sponsor:
Riphah International University
Conditions:
Post-stroke Depression
Eligibility:
All Genders
25-75 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of the research is to address the critical gap that limited number of RCTs are conducted on this topic. To further explore the efficacy of tDCs, large sample sizes, large follow up period and ...
Detailed Description
Research studies revealed that PSD causes both cognitive and physical impairments to lower motivation, which hinders rehabilitation program participation and slows down executive functions. Due to dep...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Stroke for more than 6 months Both gender with equal ratio on stroke severity basis Depression diagnosed by Psychiatrist Mild and moderate Depression at PHQ-9 National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) for severity level; Mild (1-4), Moderate (5-15), Moderate to Severe (16-20), Severe (21-42)
Exclusion
- Any medical condition like cardiac arrhythmias, uncontrolled hypertension. Individual with any pacemaker and metal implant in body. Patient with any other neurological and psychiatric condition.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 25 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
July 31 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
56 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06598670
Start Date
October 25 2024
End Date
July 31 2025
Last Update
March 20 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Pakistan Railway General Hospital
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 466000