brainstem stroke
Conditions
Interventions
the cortex stimulation group and the cerebellum stimulation group:Intermittent Theta-Burst Stimulation
Sponsors
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 85 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) First-ever brainstem stroke (unilateral ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke, duration after stroke >= 2weeks and <= 12 months) documented by computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); (2) Aged 18-85 years; (3) Swallowing problems after stroke; (4) Cooperate well with the training; (5) Follow the research procedures and cooperate with the implementation of the whole process research; (6) Follow the lifestyle precautions during the study; (7) Willing to sign the informed consent of this study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) A history of swallowing problems caused by other underlying neurological diseases, such as Parkinsons disease, dementia, or motor neuron disease; (2) A history of intractable seizure; (3) Poor cooperation due to serious aphasia or cognitive disorders; (4) Serious dysfunction of liver, kidney, heart and other important organs; (5) Contraindication for rTMS (implanted pacemaker or medication pump, metal plate in the skull, or metal objects in the eye or skull); (6) Inability to undergo a videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS); (7) Pregnant or lactating women.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| quantitative analysis of video fluoroscopic images for swallowing;Rosenbek penetration-aspiration scale (PAS); | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Standardized Swallowing Assessment (SSA);Motion Evoked Potential, MEP; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactZhang Qiaojun
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University
Outcome results
None listed