tACS Brain Neuromodulation for Sensory and Motor Recovery After Neurological Impairments
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Motor Recovery
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
- Enrollment
- 14
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- EEG alpha band and Beta band
- Status
- Not Yet Recruiting
- Last Updated
- last year
Overview
Brief Summary
The overall goal is to investigate the effectiveness of a novel intervention - transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) for motor recovery in stroke survivors.
Investigators
Sheng Li
Professor
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
EEG alpha band and Beta band
Time Frame: Change of EEG alpha band and Beta band 5 minutes before and 5 minutes after the tACS intervention will be measured.
Electroencephalography (EEG) is valuable to infer and evaluate the neural interaction. Components of the alpha and beta frequency bands like the sensorimotor rhythm originated from the primary motor cortex and related brain areas reflect human movement. The power of 8-13 Hz alpha and 14-30 Hz beta frequency bands will be used for the classification.
Block and Box Test (BBT) of Motor functional test
Time Frame: Change of BBT performance 5 minutes before and 5 minutes after the tACS intervention will be measured.
The Box and Block Test (BBT) measures unilateral gross manual dexterity. It is a quick and simple test used with a wide range of populations, including clients with stroke.