The effect of repetitive magnetic stimulation on movement and swallowing in patients with ischemic stroke

Evaluation of the effect of repetitive extracerebral magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in improving motor performanceand swallowing disorders in patients with ischemic stroke

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20251027067782N1

Enrollment

205

Registered

2025-11-27

Start date

2025-12-07

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-12-08

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Conditions

Ischemic Stroke. Cerebral infarction

Interventions

Intervention group: Patients with ischemic stroke receive repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation according to the standard protocol. The intervention consists of stimulation of the primary motor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

25 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Confirmed ischemic stroke by CT or MRI Presence of motor or swallowing dysfunction after stroke At least two weeks post-stroke (clinically stable phase) Ability to attend therapy sessions Written informed consent obtained

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Hemorrhagic stroke History of epilepsy or active seizures Metallic implants or contraindicated medical devices for rTMS Severe psychiatric or cognitive disorders Inability to cooperate in therapy sessions

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Change in motor function score measured by the Fugl Meyer Assessment from before the intervention to after completion of the intervention. Timepoint: Measurement of motor function at baseline before the start of the intervention and after completion of the full course of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation sessions. Method of measurement: Motor function measurement using the Fugl Meyer Assessment administered by a trained rehabilitation specialist.;Change in swallowing function score measured by the Functional Oral Intake Scale from before the intervention to after completion of the intervention. Timepoint: Measurement of swallowing function at baseline before the start of the intervention and after completion of the full course of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation sessions. Method of measurement: Swallowing function measurement using the Functional Oral Intake Scale administered by a trained speech therapist.	—

Measure

Time frame

Change in motor function score measured by the Fugl Meyer Assessment from before the intervention to after completion of the intervention. Timepoint: Measurement of motor function at baseline before the start of the intervention and after completion of the full course of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation sessions. Method of measurement: Motor function measurement using the Fugl Meyer Assessment administered by a trained rehabilitation specialist.;Change in swallowing function score measured by the Functional Oral Intake Scale from before the intervention to after completion of the intervention. Timepoint: Measurement of swallowing function at baseline before the start of the intervention and after completion of the full course of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation sessions. Method of measurement: Swallowing function measurement using the Functional Oral Intake Scale administered by a trained speech therapist.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAmirali Akbari baghbaderani

Islamic Azad University

Amiraliakbri1999@gmail.com+98 21 4404 0483

Outcome results

None listed

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