Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) combined with robotic rehabilitation for upper limbs in stroke

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Motor injuries of the upper limb and functional dependence in adults with stroke; Nervous System Diseases

• Registration Number: ISRCTN29077878
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Castile-La Mancha

Brief Summary

2024 Results article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38363693/ (added 03/09/2024)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2022-03-22
• Study Completion: 2022-08-09
• Last Update Posted: 9 September 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 21

Inclusion Criteria

1. Age between 18 and 85 years old
2. Diagnosed stroke
3. Difficulties motor skills of the upper limb
4. Dependence in daily life activities
5. No other disabling pathology prior to the injury
6. Acceptance and signature of the informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

1. Cognitive impairment (<24 in Mini-mental state exam)
2. Severe Aphasia
3. Upper limb fractures
4. Unresolved vascular problem
5. tDCS contraindications such as epilepsy
6. No signing informed consent

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. The impact of stroke on daily life was measured using the Functional Independence Measure at baseline, at the end of the study (20 sessions), and at 3 months.<br>2. Body functions (International Coaching Federation domains) were measured using the Fugl Meyer Motor Assessment at the end of the study (20 sessions) and at 3 months.<br>3. Activities (International Coaching Federation domains) were measured using ARA-T at the end of the study (20 sessions) and at 3 months.<br>4. Perceived quality of life was measured using the EuroQool-5 L test at baseline, at the end of the study (20 sessions), and at 3 months.<br>5. Satisfaction with the robot device and treatment was measured using the USEQ at baseline, at the end of the study (20 sessions), and at 3 months.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Muscle tone assessment using modified Ashworth Test at baseline, the end of study (20 sessions), and 3 months. <br>2. Hand strength measured using dynamometer (using robot device) at baseline, the end of study (20 sessions), and 3 months. <br>3. Range of Motion (ROM) measured using goniometry (using robot device) at baseline, the end of study (20 sessions), and 3 months.