CompletedNot Applicable

The Effects of Cerebellar Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation on Gait, Balance, and Disease Anxiety In Stroke Patients

Turkey (Türkiye)30 participantsStarted 2022-02-28

Plain-language summary

Our study was designed to investigate the effect of cerebellar intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) combined with conventional rehabilitation methods on balance, gait and disease anxiety in patients with ischemic stroke who have residual balance and gait disturbance, using clinical measurement parameters.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * First ischemic stroke, * Duration between 2 months to 2 years post-stroke, * Hemiparesis and residual gait and balance disorders related to the lesion in the MCA area (Berg Balance Scale score \< 40), * Lower extremity Brunnstrom value of at least 3 , * Mini Mental State Examination ≥ 24, * Between 18-80 years old Exclusion Criteria: * History of seizures, * Severe general impairmet or concomittant disease, * Using benzodiazepines, baclofen or antidepressants, * Having a cardiac pacemaker, cochlear implant, metallic implants in the brain or skull, * Pregnancy, * Under 18 or over 80 years old

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

Berg Balance Scale (BBS)

Timeframe: Baseline (before treatment), 3rd week (at the end of treatment), 6th week

Gait Analysis- Step Length

Timeframe: Baseline (before treatment), 3rd week (at the end of treatment), 6th week

Gait Analysis- Step Width

Timeframe: Baseline (before treatment), 3rd week (at the end of treatment), 6th week

Gait Analysis- Walking Speed

Timeframe: Baseline (before treatment), 3rd week (at the end of treatment), 6th week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06696547

SponsorAnkara City Hospital Bilkent

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-04-30

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Hemiplegia Following Ischemic Stroke trials

Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Berg Balance Scale (BBS)

Timeframe: Baseline (before treatment), 3rd week (at the end of treatment), 6th week

Gait Analysis- Step Length

Timeframe: Baseline (before treatment), 3rd week (at the end of treatment), 6th week

Gait Analysis- Step Width

Timeframe: Baseline (before treatment), 3rd week (at the end of treatment), 6th week

Gait Analysis- Walking Speed

Timeframe: Baseline (before treatment), 3rd week (at the end of treatment), 6th week