Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Patients With Hemiplegic Stroke

Last updated: February 3, 2025
Sponsor: Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Stroke

Cerebral Ischemia

Treatment

Modified TBS rTMS

Sham rTMS

Traditional Theta burst stimulation (TBS)

Clinical Study ID

NCT01855633
2013-019
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Stroke is one of the major causes of death in the World. Many stroke survivors may suffer from long-term sequelae of stroke such as hemiplegia. The effects of rehabilitation therapy are limited. The development of new treatment strategies is essential. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a non-invasive method to stimulate the focal area of the brain for restoring brain function. The aim of this study is to investigate the therapeutic effect of rTMS on the motor recovery in patients with hemiplegic stroke.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • stroke patients with motor weakness

  • Medical research council (MRC) grade 0-4

  • More than 2 weeks after stroke onset

  • Age 18 years and older

  • Able to provide consent for the protocol

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of previous symptomatic stroke

  • pregnant women

  • Persons with surgically or traumatically implanted foreign bodies such as apacemaker, an implanted medication pump, a metal plate in the skull, or metal insidethe skull or eyes (other than dental appliances or fillings), intracardiac linesthat may pose a physical hazard during magnetic stimulation will also be excluded

  • Patients with history of seizure disorder or epilepsy

  • Subjects without the capacity to give informed consent

Study Design

Total Participants: 48
Treatment Group(s): 3
Primary Treatment: Modified TBS rTMS
Phase:
Study Start date:
April 01, 2013
Estimated Completion Date:
December 31, 2040

Connect with a study center

  • Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital

    Hwaseong Si, Gyeonggi-Do 445-170
    Korea, Republic of

    Active - Recruiting

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