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Therapeutic effect of transcranial direct current stimulation combined with functional electrical stimulation on lower limbs motor function in patients with stroke

A randomized controlled trial for the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation limb electrical stimulation on walking and balance function in patients with stroke hemiplegia during convalescence

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR1800018925
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2018-10-16
Start date
2019-01-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-11-12

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

Conditions

stroke

Interventions

Group A:FES+sham tDCS
Group B:FES+tDCS
Gruop C:sham FES+tDCS

Sponsors

Guangdong 999 Brain Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1) conforming to the diagnostic criteria of stroke and confirmed by CT or MRI; (2) The first onset, unilateral limb hemiplegia, and the affected limb Brunnstrom stage is stage I-IV; (3) The course of disease is between 7 days and 6 months; (4) Aged 18 to 70 years old; (5) Standing balance = 1 level, walking function Holden classification = 2 levels; (6) The patient gave informed consent to the study and signed an informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1) Progressive stroke; (2) The responsible lesion is located in the brainstem or cerebellum; (3) If there is skin damage or infection in the head or affected lower limb, the electrode is attached; (4) The muscle tension of the flexor tendon group is MAS=3; (5) Those with combined traumatic brain injury or malignant tumors; (6) other neuromuscular and osteoarticular diseases that affect walking ability; (7) Metal implants and pacemakers in the brain; (8) aphasia, no sensory disturbance, no serious cognitive dysfunction (AMT = 7 points); (9) serious heart, lung, kidney and other related diseases.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
3-D gait analysis;Dynamic balancing function;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Fugl-Meyer assessment;Berg Balance Scale;Modified Barthel Index;Modified Ashworth Scale;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactHanbo Chen

Guangdong 999 Brain Hospital

117746949@qq.com+86 13430281324

Outcome results

None listed

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