Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Improves Functional Performance in Spinocerebellar Ataxia
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Device
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
Spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) is a group of inherited brain disorders. SCA often result in poor limb coordination. This study aims to discover the effects of repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on balance \& gait in SCA. The hypothesis of this study is that rTMS might improve SCA limb functional performance.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 65
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• SCA type 3
• independently walk with/without an assistive device
• SARA greater than 3
Locations
Other Locations
Taiwan
Changhua christian hospital
RECRUITING
Changhua
Changhua christian hospital
RECRUITING
Changhua
Contact Information
Primary
Sen Yung Liu, MD
88925@cch.org.tw
88647238595
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-09-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2024-08-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 10
Treatments
Experimental: rTMS with 10 Hz
6 times/per week for 2 weeks, total 12 times rTMS.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Changhua Christian Hospital