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Neuromodulation and Dynamic Balance in Stroke
Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina
Summary
Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator (PoNS) is non-invasive stimulation device placed on the tongue to stimulate those brain regions understood to be important for maintaining balance. This research study aims to collect evidence that PoNS therapy along with balance training improves postural and walking stability post-stroke.
Official title: Cranial-nerve Non-invasive Neuromodulation and Dynamic Balance in Chronic Stroke Survivors
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
22 Years - 85 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
53
Start Date
2023-08-28
Completion Date
2025-07-24
Last Updated
2026-08-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Portable Neuromodulation Stimulation
The PoNS group will receive electrical stimulation. Net direct current to the tongue electrode less than 1 µA (micro ampere) will be administered three times a week for four weeks in-lab setting, followed by three times a week for eight weeks at-home setting. Participants will continue to be enrolled in the study for additional 12 weeks without any intervention to evaluate long term effects.
Sham
The Sham group will not receive electrical stimulation.
Gait and balance training
During each session participants will receive gait training exercises for 20 minutes, 20 minutes of balance training exercises, and 20 minutes of breathing exercise three times a week for four weeks in-lab setting. This will be followed by 20 minutes of gait training exercises, 20 minutes of balance training exercises, and 20 minutes of breathing exercise three times a week for eight weeks at-home setting. Participants will continue to be enrolled in the study for additional 12 weeks without any intervention to evaluate long term effects.
Locations (1)
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, United States