Before-after study of a transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) effects for rehabilitative treatments in subacute brain damaged patients

Before-after study of a transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) effects for rehabilitative treatments in subacute brain damaged patients - Effects of a transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in rehabilitative treatments

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000011444

Enrollment

150

Registered

2013-08-11

Start date

2013-08-12

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Cerebrovascular disease, Traumatic brain injury

Interventions

Transcranial direct current stimulation (2mA intensity for 20 minutes once a day for 5 consecutive days) Sham transcranial direct current stimulation (20 minutes once a day for 5 consecutive days)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients admitted for cerebrovascular disease or traumatic brain injury treatments within 2 months and required rehabilitative treatments to higher brain disorders such as inattention and aphasia, motor palsy, or dysphagia.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Brain surgery to the tDCS stimulation sites, History of seizure, History of other brain diseases, Epicardial pacemaker implantation

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Rehabilitative task achievement: 1) Higher brain disorders; Clinical assessment for attention, Naming task, 2) Motor palsy; Dexterity, Ankle movement, Standing balance, 3) Dysphagia; Swallowing reflex velocity	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Effects on learning skills (Digit span, Tapping span, Repetitive tests of body sways), Safety (Questionnaire surveying for tDCS adverse effects)	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactKimitaka Hase

Kansai Medical University Hirakata Hospital Department of Rehabilitation Medicine

hasekim@hirakata.kmu.ac.jp072-804-2780

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026