NCT06029062NARecruiting
tACS for Sensory Motor Recovery After Stroke
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Start Date
9/1/2025
Completion Date
3/31/2028
Summary
The overall goal is to investigate the effectiveness of a novel intervention - transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) for motor recovery in stroke survivors.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to 75 years
Inclusion/exclusion criteria for stroke subjects
Inclusion criteria:
1. Age between 18\~75 years old
2. ≥ 6 months post stroke, medically stable;
3. Unilateral, single stroke (no restriction on type (ischemic or hemorrhagic) or volume (large or small) of stroke);
4. Visible finger flexor activation/movement
5. The ability to give consent
Exclusion criteria:
1. Patients with visual deficit/neglect; hearing or cognitive impairment;
2. Patients that are currently adjusting tone alternating medications (e.g., baclofen), or
3. Patients received botulinum toxin injection to the arm/fingers \<4 months, or phenol injections \<2 years;
4. Patients with pacemaker, metal implants or supplemental oxygen;
5. Patients who have musculoskeletal disorders, including pain in the affected side
6. Women who are pregnant.
Interventions
DEVICE
tACS Sham
DEVICE
tACS 10Hz
DEVICE
tACS 20Hz
Conditions
Motor Recovery
Locations
The University of Texas Health Science Center
Houston, Texas 77030
United States