Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (TDCS) for Facilitating Swallowing Improvement After an Acute Unilateral Hemispheric Stroke
Phase 1
Completed
- Conditions
- Dysphagia
- Registration Number
- NCT01132066
- Lead Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Brief Summary
The purpose of the research study is to investigate the effect of a brain stimulation technique called Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (TDCS) in improving swallowing functions in subjects who develop dysphagia after a unilateral hemispheric infarction.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 19
Inclusion Criteria
- Acute ischemic stroke
- Between 24-168 hours after onset
- Moderate to severe dysphagia based on swallowing assessment
Exclusion Criteria
- Preexisting swallowing impairment
- Intracerebral hemorrhage
- Pacemaker of other electrically sensitive device
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Dysphagia Outcome and Severity Scale Score (DOSS) 5 days after study enrollment DOSS is a validated swallowing assessment scoring system that will rate the severity of dysphagia. It will be performed by a speech and swallow pathologist.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Incidence of seizure 5 days after study enrollment Number of patient having seizures during the 5 sessions of stimulation in either groups will be tabulated and compared.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
🇺🇸Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center🇺🇸Boston, Massachusetts, United States