Effects of cerebellar transcranial direct current stimulation on upper limb after stroke

Effects of cerebellar transcranial direct current stimulation on upper limb motor function after stroke: a pilot randomized controlled trial

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-jRCTs042200078

Enrollment

Registered

2020-12-17

Start date

2020-12-17

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Cerebrovascular disease

Interventions

Cerebellar tDCS combined with intensive training of upper limb

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Written informed consent 2. First-ever unilateral supratentorial ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke 3. More than 6 months after the onset 4. Upper-limb hemiplegia (ARAT: Action Research Arm Test >=10, =6)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Unconsciousness or severe aphasia 2. Unable to perform tasks due to severe higher brain dysfunction or psychiatric disorders 3. Cognitive impairment (MMSE: Mini-mental State Examination < 24) 4. Diagnosis of neurological disorders excluding stroke 5. Contraindications to tDCS, TMS, or MRI (i.e., having any metalic implants such as cardiac pacemaker, cardiac pacing leads or surgical clips, history of seizure or epilepsy, severe medical conditions, with pregnancy or during lactation)

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Action research arm test	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Fugl-Meyer Assessment upper extremity 2. Motor activity log-14 3. Cerebellar brain inhibition 4. Motor evoked potential 5. MRI	—

Contacts

Public ContactAkiko Yuasa

Fujita Health University

akiko.yuasa@fujita-hu.ac.jp+81-562-93-9000

Outcome results

None listed

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