tDCS and Spasticity in Stroke Patients
Multiple research has worked on tDCS and its impact on stroke. But none have studied the effects of tDCS on stroke in relation to the different stages of stroke like mild, moderate, moderate to severe and severe stroke as per national institute of health (NIH) scale. Additionally, this study will be conducted to addres
| Condition(s) | Stroke |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | Multiple research has worked on tDCS and its impact on stroke. But none have studied the effects of tDCS on stroke in relation to the different stages of stroke like mild, moderate, moderate to severe and severe stroke as per national institute of health (NIH) scale. Additionally, this study will be conducted to address the few drawbacks in previous studies such as short follow up period by employing evidence based standardized protocols. It can potentially instigate the efficacy of tDCS on spasticity, motor recovery and Quality of life in relation to the different severity levels of stroke. |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * Stroke for more than 6 months. * Both genders. * Spasticity score ≥1 at modified ashworth scale. * 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 Criteria: * Have any metallic implant including intracranial electrode, pacemaker, surgical clip. * Any symptoms effecting understanding of instructions. * Any neurological disorder |
| Ages | 30 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Lead sponsor | Riphah International University |
| Locations | Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan; Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan |
| Start date | 2024-10-01 |
| NCT ID | NCT06598683 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06598683 |