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Study of transcranial direct current combined with functional electrical stimulation on motor function and electrophysiology of lower limbs in patients with stroke

A controlled study of the effects of bipolar tDCS and FES on the motor function and electrophysiology of lower limbs in patients with early stroke

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2100047749
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2021-06-26
Start date
2021-07-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-02-28

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

Conditions

stroke

Interventions

Experimental groupA:tDCS+FES
Experimental groupB:anode tDCS+FES
Experimental groupC:cathode tDCS+FES
Control group:sham tDCS+FES

Sponsors

Guangdong 999 Brain Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. It conforms to the diagnostic essentials of various major cerebrovascular diseases in China in 2019 by the Neurology Branch of the Chinese Medical Association, and is diagnosed by CT or MRI; 2. First onset, unilateral limb hemiplegia, the course of the disease is 1-3 months; 3. Seat balance is greater than or equal to level 1, without independent walking ability (FAC=7 points); 6. No serious heart, lung, kidney and other related diseases; 7. The patient gave informed consent to this study and signed an informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Progressive stroke; 2. The responsible lesion is located in the brain stem or cerebellum; 3. Those who have skin damage or infection on the head or lower limbs of the affected side that affect the application of electrodes; 4. Muscle tension of the ankle plantar flexor group MAS>=3; 5. Patients with craniocerebral trauma or malignant tumor; 6. Other neuromuscular and bone and joint diseases that affect physical activity; 7. Those with skull defects, metal implants in the brain, and pacemakers;

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Fugl-Meyer assessment;Surface electromyography;Motor evoked potential;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Modified Ashworth Scale;Berg Balance Scale;Modified Barthel Index;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactChen Hanbo

Guangdong 999 Brain Hospital

117746949@qq.com+86 20 62323939 2623

Outcome results

None listed

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