Stroke
Conditions
Interventions
13 patients from the control group (tDCS sham) and 13 patients from the experimental group (active tDCS) will participate in this study. Transcranial Current Stimulation will be performed with the "ne
Other
E02.331.750
Sponsors
Universidade Nove de Julho
Universidade Nove de Julho
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 69 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adults over 18 years of age; Diagnosed with chronic stroke and complaint of shoulder pain after stroke for at least six months and be able to understand the commands evaluated by the Mini-exam of the metal state (score> 11).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Contraindications to the use of non-invasive brain stimulation by metal implants near the application site; case history of seizure or epilepsy; skin infection at the application site; gestation or diagnosis of neoplasia; excessive spasticity with scores greater than 3 indicated by the modified ashworth scale on both elbow, wrist or phalangeal flexors of the affected limb; case history of progressive neurological disease; diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome, patients with severe cardiac events with scores greater than 3 indicated by the New York Heart Association functional classification; frozen shoulder diagnosis; suspicion or confirmation of recent fracture in upper limbs; diagnosis of cancer or in palliative care therapy; recent use of botulinum toxin injection in the upper limb affected in the last 3 months or need for its use during the study period; recent use of phenol injection in affected upper limb in the last 6 months or need for the use during the study period; severe sensory deficits with scores less than 2 indicated by the National Institutes of Health Stroke*; severe aphasia with scores greater than 2 assessed in the native language of the patient indicated by the National Institutes of Health Stroke; severe neglect with scores greater than 2 indicated by the National Institutes of Health's Stroke scale*; use of medications that may interfere with assessments as steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; individuals who perform physical or homeopathic therapy during the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To compare the effects of physical therapy associated with tDCS on the effects of physical therapy alone, on the sensation of pain in patients affected by painful shoulder after stroke. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To compare the effects of tDCS associated physical therapy on the effects of physical therapy alone, on motor control, upper limb function, quality of life, sleep disorders and possible depressive symptoms. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactJanaina Souza
Universidade Nove de Julho
Outcome results
None listed