CompletedNot Applicable

Phase-dependent Evaluation of Motor Cortex Excitability With TMS in Stroke

United States24 participantsStarted 2021-10-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) on motor cortex excitability in individuals who have suffered stroke and to study the influence of the phase of the oscillatory rhythm (mu frequency) on motor excitability in stroke individuals.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Suffering from chronic stroke, resulting in self-reported motor deficits (stroke occurring more than 6 months before study enrollment) * Confident level of English language Exclusion Criteria: * Metal or electric implant in the head, neck, or chest area * Upper extremity botulinum toxin treatment in the last 6 months * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Prior occurrence of unprovoked seizure

What they're measuring

Motor evoked potentials (MEPs)

Timeframe: 3 hours

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04968743

SponsorUniversity of Minnesota

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-10-01

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