Health Condition 1: I69- Sequelae of cerebrovascular disease
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Right handed individuals fluent in Hindi or English with a confirmed diagnosis of left hemisphere ischemic stroke resulting in Motor Aphasia or Brocas Aphasia supported by relevant medical documentation 2. Age Between 40 to 60 years both male and female 3. first ever stroke 4. Patients must be 3 to 6 months post left hemisphere ischemic stroke confirmed by Computed Tomography or Magnetic Resonance Imaging 5. Patients must be conscious and cooperative during assessment and therapy as evaluated using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment 6. Patients must reside within 100 km of Delhi or the National Capital Region and be able to travel to the treatment centre
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Participated in additional rehabilitation related or clinical trials within three months before the experiment 2. Recurrent stroke 3. History of Epilepsy or Seizures 4. Skin disease affects the location of the electrodes. 5. Any other medical condition limiting the use of Transcranial Direct current Stimulation 6. Metallic implants in or near the skull 7. Presence of pacemaker 8. Pregnancy or suspicion of pregnancy 9. Any other impairment limiting the use of Transcranial Direct current Stimulation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To evaluate the improvement in naming abilityTimepoint: At baseline, 4 weeks and 12 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess comprehension & language production To measure the impact of transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on aphasia severity To assess functional recovery & quality of lifeTimepoint: at baseline then 4 weeks & 12 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Galgotia University Greater Noida