Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Combined With Bimanual Therapy for Upper Limb Stroke Rehabilitation

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age40-80
SponsorChang Gung Memorial Hospital

About this trial

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether combining repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) with machine-assisted bimanual therapy (BT) can improve upper limb function in stroke patients. The participants will be individuals aged 40-80 years who have experienced a first-time ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke. The main questions it aims to answer are:

* Does the combined therapy enhance motor recovery compared to traditional rehabilitation methods? * Are changes in brain activity associated with improvements in upper limb function?

Participants will be randomly assigned to different groups and will:

* Receive rTMS stimulation on specific areas of the brain to modulate neural activity, * Perform machine-assisted bimanual exercises to promote motor skills, and * Undergo assessments before, immediately after, and during follow-up periods to measure functional improvements.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age 40-80 years;

First-onset stroke patients;

Patients diagnosed with cerebral infarction or hemorrhage through CT or MRI;

Signed informed consent form by the patient and their family;

Disqualifiers

A history of epilepsy or family history of epilepsy;

Presence of suicidal tendencies;

Currently using medications that lower the seizure threshold;

Pregnant or planning to become pregnant;

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Conventional occupation therapy
  • stretching exercise
  • rTMS
  • bimanual therapy

Treatment groups

54 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators