Effects of Transcranial Electrical Stimulation in Stroke Individuals (NCT06134921) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effects of Transcranial Electrical Stimulation in Stroke Individuals
Thailand60 participantsStarted 2023-11-15
Plain-language summary
The present study will use transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) with conventional physical therapy in sub-acute (at least 2 weeks after stroke onset) to chronic stroke within 2 years to investigate the effect on cortical activity and upper and lower limb motor function. The findings may support the usage of tES for improving brain activity and motor function in a clinic setting.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Stroke individuals aged 18 - 80 years.
. A first-ever unilateral ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke.
. Stroke onset from at least 2 weeks - 2 years.
. Having modified Rankin scale (mRS) 1-4
. Ability to communicate, follow, and understand the instruction.
Exclusion criteria
. Presence of any neurological antecedent, unstable medical conditions or condition that may increase risk of stimulation such as epilepsy and seizure, and history of brain surgery.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) of upper and lower extremities
Timeframe: Baseline, post-intervention at week 5, 1-month and 3-month after post-intervention