Status:

UNKNOWN

Effect of Brain Stimulation on Stepping Performance in Stroke Survivors and Healthy Adults

Lead Sponsor:

Texas Woman's University

Conditions:

Vascular Accident, Brain

CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident)

Eligibility:

All Genders

21-90 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Participants are being asked to participate in a research study conducted by Shih-Chiao Tseng, PT, Ph.D. at Texas Woman's University. This research study is to determine whether low-intensive brain st...

Detailed Description

This study will take place at Texas Woman's University (TWU)-Houston campus and include two phases: Phase I involves a single-intervention study and Phase II involves a four-week intervention study. A...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Healthy adults have no ongoing neurological, musculoskeletal issues.
  • Individuals with chronic stroke had medical history of a unilateral stroke occurring ≥ 6 months prior to enrollment. MRI or CT evidence from the imaging report shown that the stroke involves the corticospinal tract.
  • Individuals with chronic stroke have hemiparesis involving the lower extremity.
  • Individuals with chronic stroke have no passive range of motion limitation in bilateral hips and knees. Limitation of ankle passive range of motion to 10 degrees of dorsiflexion or ess.
  • Visual acuity can be corrected by glasses or contact lens to 20/20.
  • Able to walk independently with/without assistant devices for 10 meters.
  • Able to maintain standing position without any assistance for more than 30 sec.
  • Evaluation of cognitive status: Mini-mental status examination (MMSE) score ≥ 24.

Exclusion

  • Pregnant women.
  • MRI or CT evidence of involvement of the basal ganglia or cerebellum, evidence of multiple lesions, or evidence of any other brain damage or malignant neoplasm or tumors.
  • Have any metal implants, cardiac pacemakers, or history of seizures.
  • Ongoing orthopedic or other neuromuscular disorders that will restrict exercise training.
  • Any vestibular dysfunction or unstable angina.
  • Significant cognitive deficits (inability to follow a 2-step command) or severe receptive or global aphasia\*

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 26 2014

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 31 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

180 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04437251

Start Date

September 26 2014

End Date

December 31 2024

Last Update

June 18 2020

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Texas Woman's University

Houston, Texas, United States, 77030