Stroke
Conditions
Interventions
This is a feasibility study, designed as a case series, linked to the parent project approved under the Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials (ReBEC - RBR-5s76ksq). In this derivative project, 12 pati
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modality of non-invasive brain stimulation by transcranial magnetic stimulation. Patients to be included must have a time between the stroke event and inclusion in the study of less than 3 months
a Rankin scale score of less than 4
presence of oral communication and/or swallowing impairment
and age over 18 years. Those requiring respiratory support, those with magnetic material in the skull or a cardiac pacemaker, and those with epilepsy or a history of seizures will be excluded. Ten mag
Sponsors
Centro de Ciências da Saúde da Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo
Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Stroke less than 3 months ago; both genders; Rankin scale less than 04; presence of oral communication and/or swallowing disorders; diagnosis of some neurological condition; age over 18 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Require respiratory support; having magnetic material in the skull or a cardiac pacemaker; epilepsy or a history of seizures
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The feasibility and safety of applying the procedure are expected to be proven | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| An improvement in swallowing function is expected, as assessed by a decrease in the degree of impairment and a smaller impact on quality of life | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactCarolina Comarela
Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo
Outcome results
None listed