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Effects on relieving upper-limb spasticity after stroke using transcranial direct current stimulation

Effects on relieving upper-limb spasticity after stroke using transcranial direct current stimulation

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR-TRC-11001367
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2011-05-23
Start date
2011-06-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2017-04-18

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

stroke

Interventions

Control:PT
tDCS:tDCS+PT

Sponsors

Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. The presence of hemiplegia with upper-limb spasticity after a stroke that occurred at least 2 months before admission; 2. First onset of stroke; 3. Duration of disease: 3~36 months; 4. Spasticity at the wrist and elbow rated according to the MAS, a score between 1 and 4 (inclusive); 5. No history of botulinum toxin injection or other invasive treatment for past 6 months, and have unsatisfactory effects of anti-spasticity drugs (due to an adverse event or maximized dosing without effect).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Unstable vital signs; 2. Combined with depression after stroke; 3. Combined with severe aphasia; 4. Obvious cognition dysfunction (MMSE < 24)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Fugl-Meyer Assessment;Modified Ashworth Scale;—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Barthel Index;—

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactDongyu WU
wudongyu73@yahoo.com.cn+86 13911202927

Outcome results

None listed

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