Effects of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Transcranial DC Stimulation on Motor Function in Stroke Patients
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Stroke
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
- Enrollment
- 14
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Changes in cortical excitability measures
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 6 years ago
Overview
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.
Investigators
Felipe Fregni
Associate Professor
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Changes in cortical excitability measures
Time Frame: 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 Outcomes
- Changes in motor function(Measured for approximately 6 weeks)