CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Upper Extremity of Children With Hemiparesis

Saudi Arabia60 participantsStarted 2020-01-03

Plain-language summary

Purpose: The aim of the study is to determine the combined effect of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and activities in virtual reality on the functional recovery of the upper extremity function of the children with hemiparesis. Subjects: Forty children with infantile stroke with age group between (6-12 years) will be divided into two groups, the experimental group will receive tDCS plus VR while the control group will receive sham tDCS plus VR. All the children will receive tDCS for 30minutes with 1.5 mA intensity over the dominant motor cortex. Both groups will be treated for three times a week for 6 weeks. Instrumentation: The the Fugl-Meyer assessment, motricity index, and Modified Barthel index will be used to assess the dependent variables after the intervention.

Who can participate

Age range5 Years – 12 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. The congenital stroke survivors with mild to moderate degree of upper limb disability on the Brunnstrom recovery scale16. The scores from 3-4 are considered moderate and 5-6 as a mild degree of upper-limb disability.
✓. Age 5-12 years.
✓. Able to understand simple commands.
✓. Normal vision or with corrected glass

Exclusion criteria

✕. Hemorrhage in the subarachnoid space
✕. Aphasia
✕. Neurosurgery of brain
✕. Seizures in the past 12 months.
✕. On medication for seizures.

What they're measuring

Baseline and post- intervention Fugl-Meyer motor assessment

Timeframe: 8 Months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04257981

SponsorMajmaah University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-04-01

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