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Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Associated With Neurofunctional Rehabilitation in Individuals With Spinocerebellar Ataxias

Brazil15 participantsStarted 2025-07-07

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of . Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) combined with neurofunctional rehabilitation on disease severity in individuals with neurodegenerative ataxias. The study will compare whether the Neurofunctional Rehabilitation Protocol combined with real tDCS will bring better results in reducing disease severity compared to the neurofunctional rehabilitation protocol combined with simulated tDCS.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 90 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of spinocerebellar ataxias; * Walking independently or with aids; Exclusion Criteria: * Metal implants in the brain or spinal column and Cochlear implants; * Pregnant women

What they're measuring

Scale for the Assessment and Rating of Ataxia (SARA)

Timeframe: baseline, at the end of 5 ,10 and 20 sessions and follow up ( 2 and 4 months)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06974149

SponsorFederal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-02

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