tDCS and Spasticity in Stroke Patients

Launched by RIPHAH INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY · Sep 12, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a treatment called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to see how it affects spasticity, motor recovery, and quality of life in stroke patients. Spasticity is when muscles become stiff or tight, making movement difficult. The researchers want to understand how tDCS works for people with different levels of stroke severity, ranging from mild to severe, according to a standard measurement scale.

To participate in this study, you need to have had a stroke for more than six months and experience some level of spasticity. Both men and women can join, and they will be looking for participants with varying degrees of stroke severity. Unfortunately, if you have any metallic implants or other neurological disorders that could affect your ability to follow instructions, you may not be eligible. If you decide to take part, you can expect to follow a standardized treatment plan and help improve our understanding of how tDCS can benefit stroke recovery.

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Eligibility criteria

• 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