Sub acute stroke Circulatory System
Conditions
Interventions
A curated protocol with tDCS and gait-oriented motor training was applied to the intervention group. The control group received only gait-oriented motor training. To ensure equal distribution of the g
Sponsors
King Salman Center for Disability Research
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Medically stable adults aged 18–80 years 2. Experienced a first-ever ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke 3. Reduced motor control in the lower extremities 4. Mini-Mental State Examination for cognitive function score =24
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Presence of severe spasticity (Modified Ashworth Scale score >3) 2. Currently participating in another rehabilitation program 3. Significant comorbidities that might cause exclusion from participation (severe cardiovascular disease or orthopedic conditions) 4. tDCS contraindications such as implanted electronic devices or a history of epilepsy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measured before the beginning of the study intervention, after 4 weeks of the study intervention, and after 3 months of post-intervention: 1. Disability measured with the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2. Quality of life assessed with the Stroke Impact Scale | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measured before the beginning of the study intervention, after 4 weeks of the study intervention, and after 3 months of post-intervention: 1. Motor function measured with the Fugl-Meyer Assessment for Lower Extremities 2. Balance evaluated by the Berg Balance Scale 3. Functional mobility was assessed by the Timed Up and Go test | — |
Countries
Saudi Arabia
Contacts
Public ContactJaya Shanker Tedla
Outcome results
None listed