Subacute unilateral stroke Hemiplegia Acupuncture TCM Traditional Chinese Medicine CVA Cerebrovascular disease Cerebrovascular accident
Conditions
Interventions
TDCS was provided for 20 min once a week for 3 weeks. Application of tDCS will deliver stimulation with electrical current intensity 2 mA.(fade-
in/-
out 8s) through saline-
soaked (0.9% Nacl) electrodes (35cm2)
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Anode will be placed over ipsilesional M1 region.
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Cathode will be positioned over contralesional M1 region. The electrode will be secured above the area of M1,Experienced acupuncturist will perform individualized treatment based on traditional Chines
0.32mm,
length: 25-
40mm) for all treatments.
Experimental Procedure/Surgery,Active Comparator Procedure/Surgery
TDCS,Acupuncture
Sponsors
None listed
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 85 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: * Patient (age 80yr) * subacute to chronic stroke (>1 months) * Moderate to severe UE functional impairment * Thai-language speaking * Having a vascular brain lesion demonstrated by cerebral imaging.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: * Patient with unstable medical condition eg. BP 180/110 mmHg, PR > 120bpm. * Upper-limb contracture more than functional ROM * Contraindication for EA ; wearing pacemaker or embedded neural stimulator, Epilepsy, Malignant cardiac arrhythmia and pregnancy * Traumatic conditions of the affected hand/peripheral nerve injury * Cognitive impairment or psychiatric disorder * Being unable to perform the task or understand the instructions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Fugl-Meyer Assessment 3 Interval | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Modified Ashworth scale 3 Ordinal,Perdue Pegboard 3 Interval,Grip strength 3 Ratio | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactSUMALEE SUETANAPORNKUL
Phramongkutklao
Outcome results
None listed