Status:
RECRUITING
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Rehabilitation to Ameliorate Impairments in Neurocognition After Stroke
Lead Sponsor:
University of Pennsylvania
Conditions:
Ischemic Stroke
Cognitive Impairment
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-90 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), combined with traditional cognitive therapy will improve c...
Detailed Description
This is a double-blind, sham-controlled study in which subjects with cognitive impairment after stroke will undergo neuropsychological testing before and after receiving 5 semi-consecutive daily sessi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria:
- Stroke that occurred within 4 weeks of the study
- Presence of cognitive impairment attributable to stroke
- Between the ages of 18 and 90
- Able to understand the nature of the study and give informed consent
- Able to follow simple commands as evidenced by NIHSS subtest 1C =0
- Exclusion Criteria
- History of chronic, serious, or unstable neurologic illness other than stroke
- Current unstable medical illness(es)
- History of reoccurring seizures or epilepsy
- Current abuse of alcohol or drugs (prescription or otherwise)
- Active and severe psychiatric disorder
- Metallic objects in the face or head other than dental apparatus such as braces, fillings, and implants.
- Pregnancy
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 21 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
January 1 2028
Estimated Enrollment :
70 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04897334
Start Date
September 21 2021
End Date
January 1 2028
Last Update
January 9 2026
Active Locations (1)
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Penn Medicine Rehabilitation
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19146