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Efficacy of Trans-spinal Magnetic Stimulation on Functional Mobility in Chronic Stroke Patients
Sponsor: Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if trans-spinal magnetic stimulation works to treat gait disorders in chronic stroke adults. It will also learn about the safety of trans-spinal magnetic stimulation. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does trans-spinal magnetic stimulation enhance chronic stroke participants gait and functional mobility? Does the technique cause any side effects? Researchers will compare trans-spinal magnetic stimulation to a sham (a look-alike stimulation with no real effect) to see if trans-spinal magnetic stimulation works to treat gait disorders and improve functional mobility. Participants will: Receive trans-spinal magnetic stimulation with treadmill training or a sham stimulation with treadmill training every day for 2 weeks.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2024-06-01
Completion Date
2025-08-01
Last Updated
2025-06-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Trans-spinal magnetic stimulation
Trans-spinal magnetic stimulation activates afferent spinal roots and increases cortical excitability.
Sham Comparator
Sham trans-spinal magnetic stimulation involves masking, where the sound of stimulation persists even though no magnetic pulses are delivered
Locations (3)
Federal University of Paraiba
João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
Federal University of Pernambuco
Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil