Single Session of Anodal Cerebellar vs Cerebral Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Stroke Patients

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  • participants needed
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  • sponsor
    Riphah International University
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Updated on 23 November 2021
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Summary

To compare the effect of anodal cerebellar transcranial direct current stimulation (ctDCS) vs anodal cerebral direct current stimulation on balance, mobility and cognition in stroke patients in stroke patients

Details
Condition Stroke
Age 60years - 80years
Treatment Anodal tDCS cerebellar stimulation group, Anodal tDCS cerebral (M1) stimulation group, sham group
Clinical Study IdentifierNCT05129683
SponsorRiphah International University
Last Modified on23 November 2021

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Inclusion Criteria

ability to give written consent
Able to walk unassisted
Functional status allowing the participants to participate in the balance training
Score 6 or above on Johns Hopkins fall risk assessment tool

Exclusion Criteria

Neurological diseases, such as Parkinson, Alzheimer
Any history of psychological illnesses
Receipt of electrotherapy that might affect the nervous system in the two weeks prior to the study
Cerebellar disorders
use of any sedative medicines in the two days prior to the study
any symptoms of amnesia and depression
Memory disorders with scores below 21 on the Mini Mental Status Examination test
Any signs of severe motor disorders in the lower extremity which cause any movement limitation or deformity
Any signs of radiculopathy or root lumbar spinal cord involvement
Any visual or auditory impairment, or vertigo reports
Use of a heart rate regulator
Any structural deformities in the lower extremities or the spine
Any abnormalities in the vestibular system
History of recent fracture
Inability to move without assistance
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