Impact of Non-invasive Brain Stimulation on Motor Recuperation

Impact of Non-invasive Brain Stimulation on Motor Recuperation

tDCS (transcranial direct current stimulation) will be used in chronic stroke patients to improve a variety of functions with superior or inferior limb.

tDCS will be used in chronic stroke patients to improve a variety of functions such as motor functions with superior or inferior limb.

tDCS will be applied in a placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomised fashion. Behavioural data will be collected before and after tDCS, as well as brain functional imaging data.

Inclusion Criteria:

• stroke with at least slight deficit in superior or inferior limb

Exclusion Criteria:

• epilepsy
• contraindication to tDCS and/or to fMRI
• presence of metal in the head
• inability to understand/complete behavioural tasks
• chronic intake of alcohol or recreative drugs
• major health condition
• presence of pacemaker
• pregnancy