Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Post-stroke Fatigue
The investigators hypothesize that delivery of anodal tDCS to the left frontal head region will reduce fatigue severity following stroke.
| Condition(s) | Fatigue, Stroke Rehabilitaion |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | The investigators hypothesize that delivery of anodal tDCS to the left frontal head region will reduce fatigue severity following stroke. |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female patients aged \>18 years * Greater than 3 months from first hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke (subacute to chronic), confirmed through neuroimaging (CT or MRI). * Fatigue severity score average \>4 (severe fatigue) * Willingness to remain stable on pharmacologic therapy through the duration of the study. * Availability of a caregiver, family member, or friend to be present during the administration of the tDCS intervention. Exclusion Criteria: * Metal in the head (except mouth) or implanted cranial or thoracic devices (i.e. pacemaker, DBS stimulator) * History of seizure * History of moderate to severe traumatic brain injury * A score of 10 or more on the PHQ-9 or GAD-7 scale, suggestive of moderate to severe depression/anxiety. * A score of less than 21 o |
| Ages | 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Lead sponsor | Weill Medical College of Cornell University |
| Locations | New York, New York, United States |
| Start date | 2023-05-23 |
| NCT ID | NCT05816603 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05816603 |