CIMT plus non-invasive cerebellar tDCS to help upper limb recovery after stroke in women

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This single-blind randomized trial will compare a CIMT-based rehab program with and without cerebellar transcranial direct current stimulation in women who have had a stroke. Participants will undergo 10 sessions over two weeks and be assessed at five time points for upper-limb function, quality of life, and therapeutic alliance. Outcomes include motor capacity tests, daily-use measures, and patient-reported quality of life. The trial aims to determine if adding C-tDCS to CIMT provides additional benefit beyond CIMT alone. Data collection will occur at pre-treatment, mid-treatment, post-treatment, and during two follow-up visits.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Women aged between 30 and 80 years.
* Who present hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke confirmed by CT with evolution greater than 1 month, corroborated by discharge epicrisis supporting the diagnosis of the patient.
* Who presents trunk control in sitting.
* Score greater than 14 points on the Minimental Examination scale.
* Function of the upper extremity, referring to taking and releasing a small ball with the affected hand and signing or accepting the consent written informed.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Shoulder pain greater than 4 according to the VAS scale and spasticity greater than 2 according to the Modified Ashworth Scale.
* Sensory compromise (visual-auditory).
* Presence of severe aphasia.
* Cochlear implants, aneurysm clips, brain electrodes and cardiac pacemaker.
* Epilepsy or psychiatric disorders (diagnosed in the last 3 months).
* Pregnancy, use of psychotropic medications.

Where it's running

• Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.
  Temuco, Araucania, Chile Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Arlette Doussoulin, PhD
• Email: arlette.doussoulin@ufrontera.cl
• Phone: +56997445912

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.