Ignite Creation Date:
2024-06-16 @ 11:52 AM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 3:31 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06454331
Status:
RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2024-06-26
First Post:
2024-06-06
Brief Title:
tDCS and Upper Extremity Function in Stroke
Sponsor:
Riphah International University
Organization:
Riphah International University
Study Overview
Official Title:
Effects of Transcranial Direct Cranial Stimulation on Upper Limb Function and Quality of Life in Stroke Patients
Status:
RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2024-06
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Research on the effects of Anodal transcranial Direct Current Stimulation tDCS on hand dexterity and quality of life in stroke patients is limited While the highlighted article focuses on Parkinsons disease it underscores anodal tDCS potential to modulate brain activity and promote neural plasticity suggesting potential relevance to stroke rehabilitation
Detailed Description:
tDCS seems like a hopeful way to help stroke patients improve their upper limb function but there are still some problems and questions that need to be answered Previous studies have investigated the impact of tDCS on upper limb recovery among stroke patients However evidence is scarce on the effect of tDCS on hand dexterity and quality of life in stroke patients Furthermore these studies have not adequately explored how the severity of stroke influences the efficacy of tDCS on upper limb motor recovery Additionally there is a lack of research examining the cumulative effects of tDCS on both upper limb motor recovery and hand dexterity as well as QoL particularly concerning stroke severity
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None