Efficacy of Cerebello-spinal Direct Current Stimulation on Functional Mobility in Chronic Stroke Patients

Status: Recruiting
Location: See all (3) locations...
Intervention Type: Device
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Phase 2
SUMMARY

The aim of this clinical trial is to determine if cerebello-spinal direct current stimulation (csDCS) is effective in treating gait disorders in individuals with chronic stroke. Additionally, the trial seeks to evaluate the safety of this technique. The primary objectives include: Investigating whether cerebello-spinal direct current stimulation improves gait and functional mobility in participants with chronic stroke. Assessing any potential side effects associated with the method. Researchers will conduct a comparative analysis between cerebello-spinal direct current stimulation and a sham procedure (which mimics the stimulation without any actual effect) to assess its effectiveness in addressing gait disorders and enhancing mobility. Participants in the trial will: Undergo cerebello-spinal direct current stimulation combined with treadmill training or a sham procedure with treadmill training daily over a two-week period.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 75
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:

• Confirmation of Stroke by digital or physical imaging or medical report

• Gait impairment

• Stroke with at least 6 months after ictus

Locations
Other Locations
Brazil
Federal University of Paraiba
RECRUITING
João Pessoa
Federal University of Pernambuco
RECRUITING
Recife
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
RECRUITING
Rio De Janeiro
Contact Information
Primary
DANIEL MELO, Bachelor in physical therapy
gmelodaniel@gmail.com
81995173332
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-05-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-08-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 30
Treatments
Experimental: Active cerebello-spinal direct current stimulation
csDCS influences both ascending and descending spinal pathways and reflex excitability, promoting prolonged functional neuroplastic changes.
Sham_comparator: Sham cerebello-spinal direct current stimulation
Treadmill training with masking for cerebello-spinal direct current stimulation
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Collaborators: Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico
Leads: Universidade Federal de Pernambuco

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