tACS for Sensory Motor Recovery After Stroke
This study is exploring whether a treatment called transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) can help stroke survivors improve their motor recovery. tACS involves applying a gentle electrical current to the brain through the scalp. Researchers will compare three different approaches: a sham tACS (inactive treatment), 10Hz tACS, and 20Hz tACS. They will measure changes in hand and arm function using the Block and Box Test, and also look at brain activity using an electroencephalogram (EEG). The study aims to enroll 14 participants aged 18-75 who are at least six months post-stroke and have some finger movement. The current recruitment status is unclear.
- Study design
- This interventional study plans to enroll 14 participants. It compares three different tACS interventions, including a sham (inactive) treatment.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive a 20-minute tACS intervention. Measurements of motor function and brain activity will be taken before and after the intervention.
- Compensation
- Not stated in the trial record.
- Follow-up
- Measurements are taken 5 minutes before and 5 minutes after the tACS intervention.
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tACS for Sensory Motor Recovery After Stroke
At a glance
Conditions
NCT06029062
Where you'd take part
This study runs at 1 site. They're the same protocol — you choose where, and that choice sets who your contact draft is addressed to.
The University of Texas Health Science Center
Houston, Texasstudy coordinator listed
Recruiting
Sites open and close at different times, so the status above is per site — it can differ from the study's overall status.
Study leadership
- Sheng Li, MD, Ph.D · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Who to contact
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What this trial measures
- Block and Box Test (BBT) of Motor functional testChange of BBT performance 5 minutes before and 5 minutes after the tACS intervention will be measured.
The Box and Block Test (BBT) measures unilateral gross manual dexterity. It is a quick and simple test used with a wide range of populations, including clients with stroke.
- EEG alpha band and Beta bandChange of EEG alpha band and Beta band 5 minutes before and 5 minutes after the tACS intervention will be measured.
Electroencephalography (EEG) is valuable to infer and evaluate the neural interaction. Components of the alpha and beta frequency bands like the sensorimotor rhythm originated from the primary motor cortex and related brain areas reflect human movement. The power of 8-13 Hz alpha and 14-30 Hz beta frequency bands will be used for the classification.