Effects of rTMS and tDCS on Motor Function in Stroke
- Conditions
- Motor FunctionStroke
- Registration Number
- NCT01574989
- Lead Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
- Brief Summary
In this study the investigators aim to investigate the effects of two different types of non-invasive brain stimulation techniques -- repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on motor function in stroke. This is a cross-over study where subjects will receive 5 sessions of stimulation (each separated by 1 week) -- with either active tDCS and sham rTMS, sham tDCS and active rTMS or both sham tDCS and rTMS.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 14
Not provided
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Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- CROSSOVER
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Changes in cortical excitability measures Measured for approximately 6 weeks We will measure cortical excitability using single- and paired-pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) before and after each stimulation session. We will compare the measurements from before stimulation to after stimulation, in each scheduled session, as this study is measuring the effects of a single session of tDCS/rTMS.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Changes in motor function Measured for approximately 6 weeks We will measure motor function using behavioral tasks (ex. purdue pegboard, jebsen taylor test, range of motion) both before and after the stimulation sessions. We will compare the measurements from before stimulation to after stimulation, in each scheduled session, as this study is measuring the effects of a single session of tDCS/rTMS.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
🇺🇸Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital🇺🇸Boston, Massachusetts, United States