Combining focal muscle vibration and brain stimulation for stroke recovery
COMBINED EFFECTS OF FOCAL MUSCLE VIBRATION AND tDCS ON MOTOR RECOVERY IN STROKE
This study is testing if combining muscle vibration and brain stimulation can help people who have had a stroke improve their movement and reduce stiffness.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 40 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Rawalpindi, Punjab) |
| Trial ID | NCT06893653 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of combining focal muscle vibration (FV) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on motor recovery and spasticity in patients who have suffered a stroke. The approach aims to leverage the complementary mechanisms of both interventions to enhance functional outcomes beyond what each treatment can achieve alone. Participants will undergo these non-invasive treatments alongside physical therapy to assess improvements in motor function and quality of life. The study focuses on chronic stroke patients with measurable spasticity and motor impairment.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are chronic stroke patients with spasticity rated above 1 on the Modified Ashworth Scale and a Fugl-Meyer Assessment score greater than 36.
Not a fit: Patients with other neurological disorders, orthopedic impairments limiting recovery, or metallic implants may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve motor recovery and reduce spasticity in stroke patients, enhancing their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While both tDCS and FV have shown benefits individually, this combined approach is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Chronic stroke * Spasticity \> 1 at Modified Ashworth Scale. * FMA score more than 36 Exclusion Criteria: * Metallic implant including shunt, intracranial pacemaker, surgical clip etc. * Any neurological disorder other than stroke * Any Orthopedic impairment that limit the motor recovery
Where this trial is running
Rawalpindi, Punjab
- Pakistan Railway Hospital — Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mirza Obaid Baig, MSPT — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Maliha Sayyad, DPT
- Email: malihasayyad9@gmail.com
- Phone: 0092 341 2734811
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.