Actively Recruiting

Phase 2
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
NCT05816603

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Post-stroke Fatigue

Led by Weill Medical College of Cornell University · Updated on 2026-02-27

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Participants Needed

1

Research Sites

236 weeks

Total Duration

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Sponsors

W

Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Lead Sponsor

A

American Heart Association

Collaborating Sponsor

AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

The investigators hypothesize that delivery of anodal tDCS to the left frontal head region will reduce fatigue severity following stroke.

CONDITIONS

Official Title

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Post-stroke Fatigue

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years +
All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Male or female patients aged >18 years
  • More than 3 months since first hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke confirmed by CT or MRI
  • Fatigue severity score average greater than 4 indicating severe fatigue
  • Willingness to keep pharmacologic therapy stable during the study
  • Availability of a caregiver, family member, or friend during tDCS treatment sessions
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Metal in the head (except mouth) or implanted cranial/thoracic devices like pacemaker or DBS stimulator
  • History of seizures
  • History of moderate to severe traumatic brain injury
  • PHQ-9 or GAD-7 score of 10 or more indicating moderate to severe depression or anxiety
  • MoCA score below 21 indicating major neurocognitive disorder
  • Skin rash, infection, or laceration in the area where tDCS will be applied
  • Unable to provide informed consent
  • Other major neurological, medical, or psychiatric conditions that could affect study results as judged by the investigator

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Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

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Weill Cornell Medicine, 525 E. 68th St, Baker Pavilion, F-2106

New York, New York, United States, 10065

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Research Team

Z

Zhiyan Yang, M.A.

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How is the study designed?

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Masking

QUADRUPLE

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Model

PARALLEL

Primary Purpose

TREATMENT

Number of Arms

2

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