Efficacy of Trans-spinal Magnetic Stimulation on Functional Mobility in Chronic Stroke Patients

Last updated: February 21, 2025
Sponsor: Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Stroke

Cerebral Ischemia

Neurologic Disorders

Treatment

Sham Comparator

Trans-spinal magnetic stimulation

Clinical Study ID

NCT06593184
tsMS_Stroke_Gait
  • Ages 18-75
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if trans-spinal magnetic stimulation works to treat gait disorders in chronic stroke adults. It will also learn about the safety of trans-spinal magnetic stimulation.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

Does trans-spinal magnetic stimulation enhance chronic stroke participants gait and functional mobility? Does the technique cause any side effects?

Researchers will compare trans-spinal magnetic stimulation to a sham (a look-alike stimulation with no real effect) to see if trans-spinal magnetic stimulation works to treat gait disorders and improve functional mobility.

Participants will:

Receive trans-spinal magnetic stimulation with treadmill training or a sham stimulation with treadmill training every day for 2 weeks.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Confirmation of Stroke by digital or physical imaging or medical report

  • Gait impairment

  • Stroke with at least 6 months after ictus

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Metallic implants in spinal cord

  • Major orthopedic/rheumatological disorders

  • Incapacity of verbal or non-verbal communication

Study Design

Total Participants: 30
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Sham Comparator
Phase:
Study Start date:
June 01, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
August 01, 2025

Connect with a study center

  • Federal University of Paraiba

    João Pessoa, Paraíba 58051-900
    Brazil

    Active - Recruiting

  • Federal University of Pernambuco

    Recife, Pernambuco 50670-420
    Brazil

    Active - Recruiting

  • Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

    Rio de Janeiro, 23510-220
    Brazil

    Active - Recruiting

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