tDCS + CCFES for Post-stroke Upper Extremity Hemiplegia
This study is testing if different types of non-invasive brain stimulation, called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), combined with therapy can help people regain hand movement after a stroke. The study compares three approaches: active conventional tDCS, active unconventional tDCS, and sham tDCS (a placebo version), all used with Contralaterally Controlled Functional Electrical Stimulation (CCFES) and occupational therapy. Researchers want to see which combination leads to the most improvement in hand movement, measured by how well participants can move blocks. You might be able to join if you are 21-90 years old, had a stroke 6-24 months ago, and can follow simple commands.
- Study design
- This is a randomized clinical trial with 63 participants. Participants, therapists, and assessors will not know which tDCS treatment is being received.
- What's involved
- The treatment will last 12 weeks. The study will assess your hand movement at 6, 12, 24, and 36 weeks.
- Compensation
- Not stated in the trial record.
- Follow-up
- Participants will be followed for 6 months after the 12-week treatment period.
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tDCS + CCFES-mediated Functional Task Practice for Post-stroke Upper Extremity Hemiplegia
At a glance
Conditions
Where it's being run
1 sites across 1 statesStudy leadership
- David A Cunningham, PhD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · MetroHealth Medical Center and Case Western Reserve University
Who to contact
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What this trial measures
- Box and Blocks Test (BBT)Change in BBT will be assessed at 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 24 weeks, and 36 weeks
The BBT counts how many blocks a patient can pick up, move over a barrier, and release in 60 seconds.