Effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) and Motor Imagery on Hand Function in Stroke Survivors

A Comparative Study on the effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) and Motor Imagery on Hand Dexterity, Strength, and Quality of life in Stroke Survivors- A Randomied Controlled Trial - nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2023/10/059050

Enrollment

Registered

2023-10-23

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-04-29

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: G00-G99- Diseases of the nervous system Health Condition 2: G938- Other specified disorders of brain

Interventions

Intervention1: tDCS: Anodal tDCS (1 mA) will delivered for 20 min through electrodes- anode at C3/4 of the international 10/20 system of EEG electrode placement and cathode will be placed at contralat

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Unilateral motor impairment (hemiparesis) Mini-Mental State Examination0 >24 Movement imagery Questionnaire 4-7 score on both kinesthetic and visual Hand Section of Chedoke McMaster Stroke Assessment scale Stage 3-5

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Other neurological, musculoskeletal disorders, Cognitive impairments, aphasia, visual and communication disorders, History of seizures, epilepsy or epilepsy in first-degree family, anxiety, dementia, alcohol and drug abuse, migraine as these can be provoked by tDCS, current use of neuro-receptor/transmitter modulating medication, medication reducing seizure threshold or prior adverse effect to tDCS

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test Timepoint: Baseline and after 2 weeks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Jamar Dynamometer and Pinch MeterTimepoint: Baseline and after 2 weeks;Stroke Specific Quality of Life Scale (SS-QOL)Timepoint: Baseline and after 2 weeks	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSurabhi Shinde

KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy

jebachitra@klekipt.edu.in9902551095

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026