Transcranial direct current stimulation combined with body weight support-Tai Chi footwork for motor function of stroke survivors: a study protocol of randomized controlled trial

Transcranial direct current stimulation combined with body weight support-Tai Chi footwork for motor function of stroke survivors

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Early Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

ChiCTR

Registry ID

ChiCTR2200059329

Enrollment

Unknown

Registered

2022-04-28

Start date

2022-06-30

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-02-26

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

Conditions

Stroke

Interventions

Routine rehabilitation group:Routine rehabilitation programs

BWS-TC group:Routine rehabilitation + body weight support-Tai Chi

tDCS plus BWS-TC group:Routine rehabilitation+Transcranial direct current stimulatio+body weight support-Tai Chi

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

30 Years to 75 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age between 30 and 75 years old; 2. The clinical diagnosis was cerebral hemorrhage or cerebral infarction by CT/MRI and>=3 months after stroke; 3. Mini-Mental State Examination >24; 4. Able to stand and walk independently; 5. Have no experience with TC or tDCS; 6. Signed informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Visual impairment; 2. Severe hypertension or cardiopulmonary disease; 3. Lower limb joint or muscle injury; 4. Currently participating in any other clinical study or coach-directed exercise program; 5. Implanted metal in the head or implanted cardiac pacemaker.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The score of Fugl-Male lower limb function;	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The score of Berg Balance Scale;the kinematics and kinetic data assessed using 3D gait analysis;	—

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactXiao-Ming Yu

Shanghai Seventh People’s Hospital

278828225@qq.com+86 13585865681

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 9, 2026