Status:
UNKNOWN
The Effects of tDCS Combined With Balance Training on Postural Control in Chronic Stroke Patients
Lead Sponsor:
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Conditions:
Ischemic Stroke
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Purpose: The incidence of stroke in low-to-middle income countries is increasing .Balance impairment and falling negatively impact function of stroke patients. Mobility is based on successful postura...
Detailed Description
Participants underwent tDCS(2mA) brain stimulation (20 minutes) and simultaneous balance training(20 minutes) for 5 consecutive days, All outcome measures will be measured in 4 time points: pre-test, ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- age ≥18 years; first-ever ischemic stroke; chronic phase of recovery (\>6 months); ability to walk 6- meter supported or unsupported; ability to stand at least unsupported for 40-seconds with eyes closed; only ischemic stroke involving middle cerebral artery (MCA) territory confirmed by CT or MRI.
Exclusion
- Use of any neuro- or psycho-active medications that alters balance; any other neurological conditions or sensory disorders affecting postural control; such as brain tumor, or substance abuse; orthopedic diseases; ongoing/recent (within 3 months) balance rehabilitation.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 2014
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 1 2017
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02209922
Start Date
December 1 2014
End Date
August 1 2017
Last Update
July 25 2017
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Shahid Beheshti Univesity of Medical sciences
Tehran, Iran, 1616931111