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Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Rehabilitation to Ameliorate Impairments in Neurocognition After Stroke
Led by University of Pennsylvania · Updated on 2026-01-09
70
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
327 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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 cognitive function in patients with subacute stroke.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Rehabilitation to Ameliorate Impairments in Neurocognition After Stroke
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 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
You will not qualify if you...
- 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
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Penn Medicine Rehabilitation
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19146
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Research Team
D
Daniela Sacchetti, MS
CONTACT
K
Kelly Sloane, MD
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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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