Status:

COMPLETED

Non-invasive Brain Stimulation (NIBS) and Dual-task Walking After Stroke

Lead Sponsor:

Texas Woman's University

Conditions:

Stroke

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The study aims to identify neural locus critical for dual-task walking (walking and talking) in individuals with stroke. To achieve this aim, the investigators apply repetitive transcranial magnetic s...

Detailed Description

This study will enroll 12 individuals with a stroke at least 6 months ago. Participants will be tested across 3 sessions and each session will be approximately 1 week apart from each other. During tes...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age above 18 years
  • Diagnosis of Left hemispheric stroke at least 6 months ago
  • First time stroke OR complete gait recovery from prior stroke
  • Able to walk independently for at least 10 meters with or without walking aids
  • Have at least minimal movements (\> 5 degree of motion) at the affected ankle
  • Score \> 26 on Mini Mental State Exam (MMSE)
  • Ability to participate in the informed consent process

Exclusion

  • Diagnosis of other neurological conditions, such as Parkinson Disease, Alzheimer, Spinal Cord Injury, Multiple Sclerosis
  • Other comorbidities which could interfere with gait (i.e. amputation, severe osteoarthritis)
  • Unstable clinical conditions
  • Non-ambulatory prior to onset of stroke
  • History of significant head trauma
  • Electrical, magnetic, or mechanical implantation: cardiac pacemakers or intracerebral vascular clip
  • Metal implantation in the oral cavity, head/neck area and lower extremity
  • Pregnancy
  • History of seizures or unexplained loss of consciousness
  • Immediate family member with epilepsy
  • Use of seizure threshold lowering medicine
  • Current abuse of alcohol or drugs
  • Anticipated inability to complete the study
  • History of psychiatric illness requiring medication control

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 19 2016

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 31 2018

Estimated Enrollment :

15 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03442868

Start Date

October 19 2016

End Date

December 31 2018

Last Update

November 20 2020

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Texas Woman's University

Dallas, Texas, United States, 75235