Optimization of Time Parameters of Priming iTBS for Poststroke Motor Rehabilitation
The goal of this clinical trial is to identify the effect of different time intervals between continuous theta burst stimulation (cTBS) and intermittent theta burst stimulation(iTBS), on top of a standard robot-assisted training (RAT) for sensorimotor rehabilitation in patients with chronic stroke. Using electroencephalography (EEG) to explore potential sensorimotor neuroplasticity underying stroke.
• diagnosis of hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke using computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
• the first-ever stroke with unilateral hemiplegia.
• 18-75 years old.
• chronic stroke ( ≥ 6 months).
• residual hemiparetic upper limb functional level in the Functional Test for the Hemiplegic Upper Extremity (FTHUE-HK) ≥ 2.
• can understand and read Chinese.
• signed informed consent.