Paresis Stroke
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Male or female; aged 18 and over; diagnosis of right or left hemispheric stroke of ischemic or hemorrhagic origin; physiotherapeutic diagnosis of right or left hemiparesis due to stroke; chronic cerebrovascular injury (injury time greater than 6 months); absence of obvious orthopedic or neurological disorders not resulting from the stroke that could interfere with balance; absence of rheumatic disorders with joint involvement of the lower limbs; have not participated in other clinical trials related to the use of transcranial stimulation within one month; use of medications that may interfere with the assessment of study efficacy, such as opioids, barbiturates, benzodiazepines and antipsychotics; ability to understand and execute simple verbal commands; ability to remain upright for at least 60 seconds without the need for human support or an assistive device; ability to walk without human assistance, being allowed to use an auxiliary device
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Failing to complete assessments of outcome measures before and after Radio Electric Asymmetric Conveyer (REAC) treatment with NPO (neurpostural optimization) protocol. Instability of vital signs at the time of study procedures. Report of dizziness at the time of the data collection procedure
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| An increase of approximately 6 points on the Berg Balance Scale is expected immediately after treatment with Radio Electric Asymmetric Conveyer (REAC) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| A 10% reduction in the time required for the Time Up and Go Test is expected immediately after treatment with Radio Electric Asymmetric Conveyer (REAC);It is expected that the functional dysmetria determined by the Functional Dysmetria Test will disappear after treatment with the Radioelectric Asymmetric Transporter (REAC);A reduction in the asymmetry of the center of pressure area under each foot, as determined by posturography, is expected after application of the Radio Electric Asymmetric Conveyer (REAC) treatment.;A reduction in weight-bearing asymmetry between the feet, as determined by posturography, is expected after treatment with Radio Electric Asymmetric Conveyer (REAC).;Improved synchronization of the center of pressure, as determined by posturography, is expected after treatment with Radio Electric Asymmetric Conveyer (REAC) | — |
Countries
BR
Contacts
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná