Using magnetic stimulation to help stroke patients with hemiplegia
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Patients With Hemiplegic Stroke
This study is testing whether a type of brain stimulation can help stroke patients with weakness on one side of their body recover better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 48 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do) |
| Trial ID | NCT01855633 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on motor recovery in patients who have experienced hemiplegic stroke. It aims to explore the therapeutic potential of rTMS, a non-invasive technique that stimulates specific areas of the brain to enhance recovery. Participants will receive either traditional theta burst stimulation, modified theta burst stimulation, or sham rTMS to assess the efficacy of these interventions. The study focuses on patients who have motor weakness following a stroke and are at least two weeks post-event.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older who have experienced a stroke with motor weakness and can provide informed consent.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of previous symptomatic strokes, seizure disorders, or those with certain medical implants may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve motor recovery in stroke patients suffering from hemiplegia.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with rTMS in stroke rehabilitation, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * stroke patients with motor weakness * Medical research council (MRC) grade 0-4 * More than 2 weeks after stroke onset * Age 18 years and older * Able to provide consent for the protocol Exclusion Criteria: * History of previous symptomatic stroke * pregnant women * Persons with surgically or traumatically implanted foreign bodies such as a pacemaker, an implanted medication pump, a metal plate in the skull, or metal inside the skull or eyes (other than dental appliances or fillings), intracardiac lines that may pose a physical hazard during magnetic stimulation will also be excluded * Patients with history of seizure disorder or epilepsy * Subjects without the capacity to give informed consent
Where this trial is running
Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
- Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital — Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Suk Yun Kang, MD, PhD
- Email: sukyunkang@hanmail.net
- Phone: 82-31-8086-2310
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.