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Use of Anodal tDCS to Enhance Upper Limb Recovery in Stroke
Led by Tan Tock Seng Hospital · Updated on 2025-09-03
50
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
69 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
T
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Lead Sponsor
N
Ng Teng Fong Healthcare Innovation Programme
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This will be a randomized, blinded, sham-controlled trial. The medical device used, Soterix Medical 1x1 tDCS stimulator, is capable of delivering either real or sham tDCS and has been used in many randomised controlled trials in stroke patients. 50 patients with subacute stroke and severe upper limb weakness within 8 weeks of stroke on transfer to TTSH stroke rehab wards will be recruited over a period of 10 months. Recruited patients will be randomized into the intervention and control arms in a 1:1 ratio.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Use of Anodal tDCS to Enhance Upper Limb Recovery in Stroke
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- First ever unilateral ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke confirmed by CT or MRI scans
- Age between 21 and 80 years, both males and females
- Stroke occurred within the past 8 weeks
- Severe weakness in one upper limb, defined by a Shoulder Abduction and Finger Extension (SAFE) score less than 5
- Informed consent provided by the patient or legal guardian following ethical guidelines
You will not qualify if you...
- Bilateral hemispheric or cerebellar strokes
- Pre-existing arm problems such as contracture or severe pain on the affected side
- Presence of brain implants or previous external ventricular drains
- History of spontaneous seizures, epilepsy, brain tumor, or cranial surgery
- Severe cognitive impairment with MOCA score below 10
- Pregnancy
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Tan Tock Seng Hospital - Integrated Care Hub
Singapore, Singapore, Singapore, 307382
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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