Personalized Brain Stimulation for Stroke Recovery

Personalized Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Stroke Recovery

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Stroke Chronic Stroke Hemorrhage Brain Ischemic Stroke
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 80
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
80 (estimated)
Sponsor
The Methodist Hospital Research Institute · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults who have had a stroke and have weakness on one side of their body. Participants will receive a treatment designed to help improve their recovery by stimulating the brain.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am over 18 years old.
  • I have had a stroke that causes weakness on one side of my body.
  • It has been more than 3 months since my stroke.
  • I can follow simple two-step commands.
  • My muscle tone in my affected arm is not too tight.
  • I have some movement in my shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have a history of severe alcohol or drug abuse.
  • I have severe depression or other serious mental health issues.
  • I have weakness in both sides of my body.
  • I have serious health problems like heart disease or cancer.
  • I am pregnant.
  • I have certain metal implants or devices in my head.
  • I have seizures.
  • I cannot follow study instructions.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

The central objective of this application is to explore the neural substrate of personalized tDCS (ptDCS) and to determine whether the paradigm for each stroke patient can predict the amount of sustained clinical improvement through increased connectivity as measured by a biomarker of plasticity.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Symptomatic ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke verified by computerized axial tomography or magnetic resonance imaging resulting in hemiparesis (MRC 1-4). * Age more than 18, Male or Female, All racial and ethnic groups * Entry into the study \>3 months post onset * Modified Ashwo…
Contacts

Neha Sudarshan, MD

9082277275

nsudarshan@houstonmethodist.org

CONTACT

Timea Hodics, MD

281-381-1728

tmhodics@houstonmethodist.org

CONTACT