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tDCS and Spasticity in Stroke Patients
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Summary
Multiple research has worked on tDCS and its impact on stroke. But none have studied the effects of tDCS on stroke in relation to the different stages of stroke like mild, moderate, moderate to severe and severe stroke as per national institute of health (NIH) scale. Additionally, this study will be conducted to address the few drawbacks in previous studies such as short follow up period by employing evidence based standardized protocols. It can potentially instigate the efficacy of tDCS on spasticity, motor recovery and Quality of life in relation to the different severity levels of stroke.
Official title: Effects Of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation On Spasticity In Stroke Patients
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
30 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
56
Start Date
2024-10-01
Completion Date
2025-07-31
Last Updated
2025-03-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
tDCS
Stimulation in each session will be applied for 20 min by two 5 × 4 cm (20 cm2) saline-soaked sponge electrodes at an intensity of 1.5 mA (0.075 mA/cm2). A gradual ramp up and down of stimulation for 10 s at the beginning and the end of stimulation
Conventional
ROM exercises for upper and lower extremities, Stretching of agonists, Strengthening of antagonists, Core stability exercises, Static and dynamic balance activities, Gait training, Functional training
Locations (2)
Pakistan Railway General Hospital
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Pakistan Railway Hospital
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan