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Effects of rTMS in patients with post-stroke cognitive impairment: A multicenter, randomized, controlled trial

Effects of rTMS in patients with post-stroke cognitive impairment: A multicenter, randomized, controlled trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2200062037
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2022-07-20
Start date
2023-04-17
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-11-11

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

Conditions

Stroke

Interventions

Sham Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Group:Application of a sham stimulation coil with the selection of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation mode (10 Hz, 80% rMT, 5 seconds of sti
Active Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Group:Application of an active stimulation coil with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation mode (10 Hz, 80% rMT, 5 seconds of stimulation, 25

Sponsors

The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
35 Years to 75 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.First-ever ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke. 2.Stroke lesion located in the cerebral cortex and/or subcortical regions. 3.Disease duration of 1-6 months. 4.Presence of cognitive impairment (MoCA = 2), no visual or auditory impairments preventing study participation. 8.If on cognitive enhancers (e.g., donepezil, memantine) or antidepressants, stable dosing for >= 2 weeks prior to enrollment; newly initiated medications must have been used for >= 2 weeks, with no intended changes in drug type or dosage during the study. 9.Provided written informed consent by subject or legally authorized representative.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.History of brain tumor, traumatic brain injury, hydrocephalus, epilepsy, or psychiatric disorders. 2.Neuroimaging revealed incomplete hematoma resolution following intracerebral hemorrhage, with residual abnormal signals observed in certain brain structures. 3.Neuroimaging findings demonstrating complete destruction of the left DLPFC. 4.Pre-existing cognitive impairment prior to stroke. 5.Status post craniotomy / cranial bone defect. 6.Presence of metallic or electronic implants (e.g., cochlear implants, deep brain stimulators, non-titanium aneurysm clips, or internal fixation devices following ventriculoperitoneal shunting). 7.Other serious medical conditions that may interfere with the study.

Design outcomes

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Digit span, DS;Stroop Color-Word Test;Fugl-Meyer Assessment of Motor Function, FMA;Hamilton Depression Scale, HAMD;Modified Barthel Index, MBI;ApoE E3/3 OR E3/4;Cystatin C(CST3) B Allele;BDNF Val66Met (Val/Met or Met/Met);CAPN10 SNP43 G/A (GG);

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Montreal Cognitive Assessment, MoCA;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactXiquan Hu

The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University

huxiquan@mail.sysu.edu.cn+86 189 2210 2910

Outcome results

None listed

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