Neurofeedback for improving motor recovery after stroke

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 study investigates the effectiveness of neurofeedback (NF) in enhancing motor recovery in patients who have experienced a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). It compares a standard NF procedure with a personalized NF approach tailored to individual patient needs based on feedback from questionnaires. The methodology involves providing real-time sensory feedback related to brain activity during motor tasks, aiming to improve the synchronization between attempted movements and therapist-assisted mobilization. The goal is to promote synaptic plasticity and facilitate motor recovery in the upper limb of post-stroke patients.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Man, woman, over 18 years old
* Motor deficit of the upper limb type of hemiplegia, secondary to a hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke authenticated by brain imaging (MRI or CT)
* Post-stroke patients in the subacute phase, between 15 days and 6 months after the stroke
* Correct or corrected vision allowing reading at a distance of 0 to 2m
* Ability to maintain a seated position for 1 hour
* Patient affiliated to a social security scheme or beneficiary of such a scheme
* Informed patient having signed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Minors (age \< 18 years)
* Phasic disorder limiting comprehension corresponding to a Boston Diagnostic Aphasia Examination (BDAE) score \< 4
* Attentional disorder not allowing sufficient attention to be maintained for 1 hour
* History of known stroke with motor sequelae.
* Known peripheral neurological pathology affecting the paretic upper limb.
* Other known central neurological pathology
* Factors hindering EEG acquisition (scalp pathology, abnormal cervico-cephalic movements, cranial metal implants)
* Unstabilized epilepsy
* Refusal to participate in the study
* Protected patient: adult under guardianship, curatorship or other legal protection, deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision
* Pregnant, parturient, or breastfeeding patient

Where it's running

• CHU de TOULOUSE
  Toulouse, France Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: GASQ David, MD — University Hospital, Toulouse
• Study coordinator: GASQ David, MD
• Email: gasq.d@chu-toulouse.fr
• Phone: 5 61 32 28 42

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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.