Using brain stimulation to reduce spasticity in stroke patients
Effects Of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation On Spasticity In Stroke Patients
This study is testing whether a type of brain stimulation can help reduce muscle stiffness in stroke patients and improve their recovery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 56 (estimated) |
| Ages | 30 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Rawalpindi, Punjab Province and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06598683 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on spasticity and motor recovery in stroke patients at various severity levels. It aims to address limitations in previous research by employing standardized protocols and longer follow-up periods. The study will assess how tDCS can improve quality of life by reducing spasticity, which is a common complication in stroke survivors. Participants will be categorized based on their stroke severity using the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include stroke survivors with spasticity who have had their stroke for more than six months and fall within specific severity levels as defined by the NIHSS.
Not a fit: Patients with metallic implants, neurological disorders, or those unable to understand instructions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve motor function and quality of life for stroke patients suffering from spasticity.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on tDCS and stroke, this specific approach focusing on different severity levels of stroke is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion 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
Where this trial is running
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province and 1 other locations
- Pakistan Railway General Hospital — Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Pakistan Railway Hospital — Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mirza Obaid Baig, MSPT — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Aqsa Liqat, DPT
- Email: aqsa.liaqat@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 00923365917386
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.