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The Effects of rTMS and tDCS Combined With Robotic Rehabilitation In Patients With Spinal Cord Injury

Not Applicable
Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Chronic Spinal Cord Disorder
Interventions
Other: sham tDCS
Other: active rTMS
Other: sham rTMS
Other: active tDCS
Registration Number
NCT06188130
Lead Sponsor
Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of rTMS and tDCS combined with robotic therapy on motor functional recovery and gait parameters

Detailed Description

After being informed about study and potential risks, all patient giving written informed consent will undergo screening period determine eligibility for study entry. The patients who meet the eligibility requirements will be randomized into four groups in a 1:1 ratio to active rTMS, sham rTMS, active tDCS and sham tDCS.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria
  • Having traumatic SCI
  • Between 6 months and 2 years after SCI
  • 18-65 years old
  • Signing an informed consent form showing his/her consent to participate in the study.
  • Motor incomplete cervical or thoracic SCI
  • Spasticity in the lower extremity ≤2 according to the Modified Ashworth Scale
Exclusion Criteria
  • History of epilepsy
  • A cardiac pacemaker
  • Pregnancy
  • Neurological diseases other than SCI
  • Metallic implant in brain or scalp (including cochlear implant)
  • Previous brain surgery
  • Orthopedic disease that prevents lower extremity movements
  • Diagnosis of malignancy
  • Receiving robotic /TMS/tDCS treatments in the last 6 months

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
sham tDCSsham tDCSParticipants recevied sham stimulation. The patient received robotic therapy for upper extremity just after each sham tDCS sessions
active rTMSactive rTMSParticipants recevied 20 Hz high frequency repetetive TMS during 20 minutes and a total of 1200 stimuli for 15 sessions. The patient received robotic therapy for lower extremity just after each active TMS sessions
sham rTMSsham rTMSParticipants recevied sham TMS during 20 minutes and a total of 1200 sham stimuli for 15 sessions with sham coil. The patient received robotic therapy for lower extremity just after each sham TMS sessions
active tDCSactive tDCSParticipants recevied 2 mA anodal transcranial direct current stimulation 20 minutes for 15 sessions. The patient received robotic therapy for lower extremity just after each active tDCS sessions
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Walking Index for SCI - II (WISCI-II)initial, 3th week 9th week changes

Physical limitation for walking secondary to impairment is defined at the person level and indicates the ability of a person to walk after spinal cord injury. The development of this assessment index required a rank ordering along a dimension of impairment, from the level of most severe impairment (0) to least severe impairment (20) based on the use of devices, braces and physical assistance of one or more persons. The order of the levels suggests each successive level is a less impaired level than the former. The ranking of severity is based on the severity of the impairment and not on functional independence in the environment.

Lower extremity motor scores according to ASIA examinationinitial, 3th week 9th week changes

ASIA (American Spinal Injury Association) Classification System is used to assess and determine the neurological status of individuals with spinal cord injuries. This classification system consists of five different classes:

ASIA A:There is complete loss of motor and sensory function. ASIA B:Sensation is present in the sacral region (S4-S5), but motor function loss persists.

ASIA C:Motor function loss persists, but there is observable muscle contraction (muscle strength) in specific muscle groups.

ASIA D:Motor function loss continues, but uncontrolled movements can be observed.

ASIA E:Normal sensory and motor functions are present.

The ASIA classification is a widely used system for evaluating the severity and effects of spinal cord injuries. This classification provides important guidance for the planning of treatment and rehabilitation processes.

10 meter walking testinitial, 3th week 9th week changes

The 10 Metre Walk Test is a performance measure used to assess walking speed in meters per second over a short distance\[1\]. It can be employed to determine functional mobility and gait.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Visual Analogue Scaleinitial, 3th week 9th week changes

The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) measures pain intensity. The VAS consists of a 10cm line, with two end points representing 0 (no pain) and 10 (pain as bad as it could possibly be).

Modified Ashworth Scaleinitial, 3th week 9th week changes

İts performed by extending the patients limb first from a position of maximal possible flexion to maximal possible extension ( the point at which the first soft resistance is met). Afterwards, the modified Ashworth scale is assessed while moving from extension to flexion

0 No increase in tone

1 slight increase in tone giving a catch when slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by the limb was moved in flexion or extension.

1+ slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch followed by minimal resistance throughout (ROM ) 2 more marked increase in tone but more marked increased in muscle tone through most limb easily flexed 3 considerable increase in tone, passive movement difficult 4 limb rigid in flexion or extension

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ankara Bilkent City Hospital Pyhsical Treatment and Rehabilitation Hospital

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Ankara, Turkey

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