Efficacy of Cerebello-spinal Direct Current Stimulation (csDCS) on Functional Mobility in Chronic Stroke Patients

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 2
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-75
SponsorUniversidade Federal de Pernambuco

About this trial

The aim of this clinical trial is to determine if cerebello-spinal direct current stimulation (csDCS) is effective in treating gait disorders in individuals with chronic stroke. Additionally, the trial seeks to evaluate the safety of this technique.

The primary objectives include:

Investigating whether cerebello-spinal direct current stimulation improves gait and functional mobility in participants with chronic stroke.

Assessing any potential side effects associated with the method.

Researchers will conduct a comparative analysis between cerebello-spinal direct current stimulation and a sham procedure (which mimics the stimulation without any actual effect) to assess its effectiveness in addressing gait disorders and enhancing mobility.

Participants in the trial will:

Undergo cerebello-spinal direct current stimulation combined with treadmill training or a sham procedure with treadmill training daily over a two-week period.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Confirmation of Stroke by digital or physical imaging or medical report

Gait impairment

Stroke with at least 6 months after ictus

Disqualifiers

Metallic implants in spinal cord

Major orthopedic/rheumatological disorders

Inability of verbal or non-verbal communication

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Cerebello-spinal direct current stimulation
  • Sham Comparator

Treatment groups

30 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Universidade Federal de Pernambuco

Lead sponsor

Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

Collaborator

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico

Collaborator