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The effect of transcranial direct current on upper &lower paretic limbs function in chronic stroke

The effect of transcranial direct current on upper &lower paretic limbs function in chronic stroke: A double-blinded Randomized Controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20190531001
Enrollment
16
Registered
2019-05-31
Start date
2019-01-08
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Chronic stroke Chronic stroke

Interventions

Anodal tDCS (2 mA&#44
20 minutes) Anode: over the primary cortex (M1
C3/C4 according to EEG 10/20 system) of the affected hemisphere Cathode: supra&#45
orbital region ramped&#45
up over 10 seconds before the start of the functional sequences remained stable until completion of the semantic task (anodal&#45
tDCS),Ramp&#45
up 10 sec then turned off after 30 seconds
Experimental Other,Sham Comparator Other
Real tDCS,Sham tDCS

Sponsors

Chiang Mai University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Thai citizen 2.Ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke more than 6 months after onset diagnosed by medical doctor 3.Brunstrom at least 3 4.Able to follow at least 1-step command 5.Able to remember task at least 1 day 6.TMSE > 18

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Spasticity of the paretic wrist (MAS more than “3”) 2.Pain (VAS more than “4”) 3.Epilepsy or seizures 4.Cognitive deficits 5.Denial

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
upper &lower paretic limbs function before intervention and after intervention (1 week, 2 week, 1 month and 3 months) Fugl-Meyer assessment upper and lower extremities—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
upper &lower paretic limbs function before intervention and after intervention (1 week, 2 week, 1 month and 3 months) Berg balance scale—

Countries

thailand

Contacts

Public ContactHassanai Banthadtham

Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Chiang Mai University

hassanaib27@gmail.com0866710847

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026