Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Thermal Stimulation on Cortical Excitability and Motor Function in Chronic Stroke Patients
Lead Sponsor:
Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Science and Technology Council, Taiwan
National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan
Conditions:
Stroke
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-80 years
Phase:
PHASE1
PHASE2
Brief Summary
Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has confirmed that thermal stimulation (TS) may facilitate cortical excitability in healthy adults. However, it is unknown whether TS can increase cortical...
Detailed Description
The study was an assessor-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial. The participants (more than 3 months posts-stroke)were randomly assigned to experiment (EXP) and control (COT) groups. All parti...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- first-ever stroke survivors with unilateral hemispheric lesions from a ischemic stroke.
- stroke onset more than 3 months
- no severe cognitive impairments and able to follow instructions
- the ability to sit on a chair for more than 30 minutes independently
- no family history of epilepsy
Exclusion
- musculoskeletal or cardiac disorders that could potentially interfere with experimental tests;
- diabetic history or sensory impairment attributable to peripheral vascular disease or neuropathy;
- speech disorder or global aphasia;
- participating in any experimental rehabilitation or drug studies;
- skin injuries, burns, or fresh scars at the sites of stimulation;
- contraindication of heat or ice application
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
September 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01407536
Start Date
August 1 2009
End Date
September 1 2010
Last Update
August 2 2011
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Department of Physical Therapy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan