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The purpose of this study is to determine if transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)applied over the lower extremity motor cortex in conjunction with treadmill training is effective for improving gait in patients with subacute stroke and to evaluate the effect and predictive value of a single session of anodal tDCS.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| anodal tDCS with treadmill training | Experimental | Each subject will receive 4 weeks gait treadmill training at least 3 days per week in combination with anodal transcranial Direct Current Stimulation over the primary motor cortex up to 20 min |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation | Device | A direct current runs between two electrode positions and affects the excitability of the underlying brain tissue |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Maximal gait speed using the 10-m walking test | Baseline and follow up immediately following the 4 weeks intervention |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Changes in cortical excitability measures | We will measure cortical excitability using single pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) before and after 1st stimulation session. We will compare the measurements from before stimulation to after stimulation. | Baseline |
| Dynamometry: the maximal isometric force of muscles will be assessed by Biodex System 3 PRO dynamometer |
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Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Henning Andersen, Professor | University of Aarhus | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Hammel Neurocenter | Hammel | 8450 | Denmark |
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| ID | Term |
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| D020521 | Stroke |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D002561 | Cerebrovascular Disorders |
| D001927 | Brain Diseases |
| D002493 | Central Nervous System Diseases |
| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D065908 | Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation |
| ID | Term |
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| D004599 | Electric Stimulation Therapy |
| D013812 | Therapeutics |
| D003295 | Convulsive Therapy |
| D013000 | Psychiatric Somatic Therapies |
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| Baseline and immediately following the 4 weeks intervention |
| D014652 | Vascular Diseases |
| D002318 | Cardiovascular Diseases |
| D004191 | Behavioral Disciplines and Activities |
| D004597 | Electroshock |
| D011580 | Psychological Techniques |