Non-invasive Brain Stimulation (NIBS) and Dual-task Walking After Stroke

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Stroke

In brief

The study aims to identify neural locus critical for dual-task walking (walking and talking) in individuals with stroke. To achieve this aim, the investigators apply repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) to different parts of the brain and evaluate the effects of brain stimulation on dual-task walking speed.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03442868

Run by

Texas Woman's University

People needed

15

Starts

2016-10-19

Expected to finish

2018-12-31

Last updated by the study team

2020-11-20

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age above 18 years
• Diagnosis of Left hemispheric stroke at least 6 months ago
• First time stroke OR complete gait recovery from prior stroke
• Able to walk independently for at least 10 meters with or without walking aids
• Have at least minimal movements (> 5 degree of motion) at the affected ankle
• Score > 26 on Mini Mental State Exam (MMSE)
• Ability to participate in the informed consent process

You may not qualify if…

• Diagnosis of other neurological conditions, such as Parkinson Disease, Alzheimer, Spinal Cord Injury, Multiple Sclerosis
• Other comorbidities which could interfere with gait (i.e. amputation, severe osteoarthritis)
• Unstable clinical conditions
• Non-ambulatory prior to onset of stroke
• History of significant head trauma
• Electrical, magnetic, or mechanical implantation: cardiac pacemakers or intracerebral vascular clip
• Metal implantation in the oral cavity, head/neck area and lower extremity
• Pregnancy
• History of seizures or unexplained loss of consciousness
• Immediate family member with epilepsy
• Use of seizure threshold lowering medicine
• Current abuse of alcohol or drugs
• Anticipated inability to complete the study
• History of psychiatric illness requiring medication control

Where it is running

• Texas Woman's University — Dallas, Texas, United States

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