Effects of rTMS in rehabilitation after stroke

Effects of high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation combined with Physiotherapy in Rehabilitation of Functional outcomes, Balance, Quality of life and depression in stroke patients: A randomized controlled trial.

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20100720004422N8

Enrollment

Registered

2020-09-01

Start date

2020-09-05

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-09-07

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Conditions

Stroke. Cerebral infarction

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: 10 sessions of HF-rTMS, delivered to lesional primary motor cortex area (M1), Frequency is set to 10 HZ. Dose for every session is 1000 pulses delivered in 10 train

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

20 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Proven CVA via MRI At least 3 months after stroke Stroke in MCA artery Motor disorder in lower limbs due to recent stroke Mild to moderate disorder of balance measured by Berg balance scale

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Flaccid paraplegia Presence of a cardiac pacemaker, cochlear implant or any metal implant in patient's skull Previous treatment sessions with rTMS History of severe psychiatric disorders, including suicidal thoughts Pregnancy History of epilepsy History of other Neurologic disorders of balance Consumption of drugs with a potential disruptive effect on patient's balance Recent brain or spinal cord surgery Recent brain or spinal cord surgery Severe musculoskeletal disorders of lower limbs

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Berg Balance Scale Score. Timepoint: Before Intervention, After Intervention, After 1 month. Method of measurement: Berg Balance Scale Score.;Berg Depression Short Inventory (BDI-S) score. Timepoint: Before Intervention, After Intervention, After 1 month. Method of measurement: Berg Depression Short Inventory (BDI-S) score.;Adults activities of daily living Questionnaire. Timepoint: Before Intervention, After Intervention, After 1 month. Method of measurement: Adults activities of daily living Questionnaire Score.;WHO Short-form Quality of Life Questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF) score. Timepoint: Before Intervention, After Intervention, After 1 month. Method of measurement: WHO Short-form Quality of Life Questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF) score.	—

Measure

Time frame

Berg Balance Scale Score. Timepoint: Before Intervention, After Intervention, After 1 month. Method of measurement: Berg Balance Scale Score.;Berg Depression Short Inventory (BDI-S) score. Timepoint: Before Intervention, After Intervention, After 1 month. Method of measurement: Berg Depression Short Inventory (BDI-S) score.;Adults activities of daily living Questionnaire. Timepoint: Before Intervention, After Intervention, After 1 month. Method of measurement: Adults activities of daily living Questionnaire Score.;WHO Short-form Quality of Life Questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF) score. Timepoint: Before Intervention, After Intervention, After 1 month. Method of measurement: WHO Short-form Quality of Life Questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF) score.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactKiarash Kordshakeri

Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

kiarash.shakeri@gmail.com+98 41 3380 5274

Outcome results

None listed

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