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Mechanized Gait Trainer Combine Transcranial Galvanic Stimulation (tDCS) in Chronic Stroke (GT-1-tDCS)

23 de março de 2012 atualizado por: Nicola Smania, MD, Universita di Verona

Combine Mechanized Gait Trainer and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Chronic Stroke Patients: Randomized Control Trial

Transcranial galvanic stimulation (tDCS), seems to promote motor recovery after stroke by stimulating (anodal) or inhibiting (cathodal) neural circuits in the brain. In the treatment of severe lower limb paresis after stroke, the GangTrainer GT1 (GT) proved to be effective, but nevertheless only a few patients could use their affect lower limb functionally in daily life on deambulation after robot training. Therefore the present study intends to combine both approaches, tDCS + GT, apply at the same time every day for two weeks in order to improve the effectiveness of GangTrainer therapy in the gait rehabilitation.

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Descrição detalhada

Transcranial galvanic stimulation (tDCS), seems to promote motor recovery after stroke by stimulating (anodal) or inhibiting (cathodal) neural circuits in the brain. In the treatment of severe lower limb paresis after stroke, the GangTrainer GT1 (GT) proved to be effective. Therefore the present study intends to combine both approaches, tDCS + GT, apply at the same time every day for two weeks in order to improve the effectiveness of GangTrainer therapy in the gait rehabilitation. The rehabilitation programme are compose 3 kinds of locomotor training interventions (experimental group, control group 1 and control group 2).

During intervention experimental group, patients receive a total of 10 treatments of repetitive locomotor training with electromechanical gait device (duration 30 min) + tDCS (duration first 7 min) with the anodal electrode is place over the presumed lower limb area of the lesioned hemisphere, and the cathodal electrode is place above the controlateral orbital. The anodal stimulation is expected to facilitate the activity of the lower limb motor area side directly, while the cathodal stimulation of the non-lesioned hemisphere is expected to facilitate the lesioned side indirectly by decreasing inhibitory inputs. The control group 1 receive a total of 10 treatments with only GT (duration 30 min) with sham-stimulation, and the control group 2 receive a total of 10 treatments with convectional physiotherapy

Tipo de estudo

Intervencional

Inscrição (Real)

30

Estágio

  • Não aplicável

Contactos e Locais

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Locais de estudo

    • Italy, Verona
      • Verona, Italy, Verona, Itália, 37134
        • Azienta Ospedaliera, SSO Rehabilitation Unit, Verona

Critérios de participação

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Critérios de elegibilidade

Idades elegíveis para estudo

20 anos a 80 anos (Adulto, Adulto mais velho)

Aceita Voluntários Saudáveis

Não

Gêneros Elegíveis para o Estudo

Tudo

Descrição

Inclusion Criteria:

  • European Stroke scale between 75-85
  • First time supratentorial, ischaemic or hemorrhagic stroke.
  • Diagnosis of ischemic brain injury or intracerebral hemorrhage by MRI or computed tomography > 6 months after the onset of stroke.
  • Age < 80 years.
  • Ability to stand upright, supported or unsupported, for 1 minute.
  • Patients with ischaemic or haemorrhagic stroke.
  • In-patient participating in a comprehensive rehabilitation programme.
  • patients written informed consent of participation in the study approved by the local ethical committee.
  • absence of cardiac, psychological and orthopedic conditions that might interfere with the result.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Preceding epileptic fits.
  • an EEG suspect of elevated cortical excitability.
  • a sensitive scalp skin.
  • severe cognitive impairment.
  • metallic implants within the brain.
  • previous brain neurosurgery.
  • medications altering the level of cortical excitability
  • medications with a presumed positive or negative effect on brain plasticity.

Plano de estudo

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Como o estudo é projetado?

Detalhes do projeto

  • Finalidade Principal: Tratamento
  • Alocação: Randomizado
  • Modelo Intervencional: Atribuição Paralela
  • Mascaramento: Triplo

Armas e Intervenções

Grupo de Participantes / Braço
Intervenção / Tratamento
Experimental: GangTrainer and tDCS
The experimental group patients receive a total of 10 treatments of repetitive locomotor training with electromechanical gait device (duration 30 min) + tDCS (duration first 7 min) with the anodal electrode is place over the presumed lower limb area of the lesioned hemisphere, and the cathodal electrode is place above the controlateral orbital.
The experimental group patients receive a total of 10 treatments of repetitive locomotor training with electromechanical gait device (duration 30 min) + tDCS (duration first 7 min) with the anodal electrode is place over the presumed lower limb area of the lesioned hemisphere, and the cathodal electrode is place above the controlateral orbital.
Comparador Falso: control group1
The control group 1 receive a total of 10 treatments with only GT (duration 30 min) with sham-stimulation.
The control group 1 receive a total of 10 treatments with only GT (duration 30 min) with sham-stimulation.
Outros nomes:
  • GangTrainerGT1
Comparador Ativo: control group2
The control group 2 receive a total of 10 treatments with convectional physiotherapy.
The control group 2 receive a total of 10 treatments with convectional physiotherapy.
Outros nomes:
  • convectional physiotherapy

O que o estudo está medindo?

Medidas de resultados primários

Medida de resultado
Prazo
Motricity Index
Prazo: All patients enrolled in the study will be evaluated before the beginning (baseline time 0) of treatment and after the end (after 6 weeks) of the treatment.
All patients enrolled in the study will be evaluated before the beginning (baseline time 0) of treatment and after the end (after 6 weeks) of the treatment.

Medidas de resultados secundários

Medida de resultado
Prazo
Barthel Index
Prazo: All patients enrolled in the study will be evaluated before the beginning (baseline time 0) of treatment, after the end (after 6 weeks) of the treatment and at 1 month FU
All patients enrolled in the study will be evaluated before the beginning (baseline time 0) of treatment, after the end (after 6 weeks) of the treatment and at 1 month FU
European Stroke Scale
Prazo: All patients enrolled in the study will be evaluated before the beginning (baseline time 0) of treatment, after the end (after 6 weeks) of the treatment and at 1 month FU
All patients enrolled in the study will be evaluated before the beginning (baseline time 0) of treatment, after the end (after 6 weeks) of the treatment and at 1 month FU
Modified Ashworth Scale
Prazo: All patients enrolled in the study will be evaluated before the beginning (baseline time 0) of treatment, after the end (after 6 weeks) of the treatment and at 1 month FU
All patients enrolled in the study will be evaluated before the beginning (baseline time 0) of treatment, after the end (after 6 weeks) of the treatment and at 1 month FU
Questionary of Ambulation
Prazo: All patients enrolled in the study will be evaluated before the beginning (baseline time 0) of treatment, after the end (after 6 weeks) of the treatment and at 1 month FU
All patients enrolled in the study will be evaluated before the beginning (baseline time 0) of treatment, after the end (after 6 weeks) of the treatment and at 1 month FU
Rivermead Motor Assessment Score
Prazo: All patients enrolled in the study will be evaluated before the beginning (baseline time 0) of treatment, after the end (after 6 weeks) of the treatment and at 1 month FU
All patients enrolled in the study will be evaluated before the beginning (baseline time 0) of treatment, after the end (after 6 weeks) of the treatment and at 1 month FU
Functional Ambulation Category
Prazo: All patients enrolled in the study will be evaluated before the beginning (baseline time 0) of treatment, after the end (after 6 weeks) of the treatment and at 1 month FU
All patients enrolled in the study will be evaluated before the beginning (baseline time 0) of treatment, after the end (after 6 weeks) of the treatment and at 1 month FU
Ten Meters Walking Test
Prazo: All patients enrolled in the study will be evaluated before the beginning (baseline time 0) of treatment, after the end (after 6 weeks) of the treatment and at 1 month FU
All patients enrolled in the study will be evaluated before the beginning (baseline time 0) of treatment, after the end (after 6 weeks) of the treatment and at 1 month FU
Six Minutes Walking Test
Prazo: All patients enrolled in the study will be evaluated before the beginning (baseline time 0) of treatment, after the end (after 6 weeks) of the treatment and at 1 month FU
All patients enrolled in the study will be evaluated before the beginning (baseline time 0) of treatment, after the end (after 6 weeks) of the treatment and at 1 month FU
Spatia-temporal Gait analysis
Prazo: All patients enrolled in the study will be evaluated before the beginning (baseline time 0) of treatment, after the end (after 6 weeks) of the treatment and at 1 month FU
All patients enrolled in the study will be evaluated before the beginning (baseline time 0) of treatment, after the end (after 6 weeks) of the treatment and at 1 month FU
Motricity Index
Prazo: All patients enrolled in the study will be evaluated before the beginning (baseline time 0) of treatment, after the end (after 6 weeks) of the treatment and at 1 month FU
All patients enrolled in the study will be evaluated before the beginning (baseline time 0) of treatment, after the end (after 6 weeks) of the treatment and at 1 month FU

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Patrocinador

Investigadores

  • Investigador principal: Nicola Smania Nicola Smania, Doctor

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Datas de registro do estudo

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Datas Principais do Estudo

Início do estudo

1 de julho de 2010

Conclusão Primária (Real)

1 de outubro de 2010

Conclusão do estudo (Real)

1 de outubro de 2010

Datas de inscrição no estudo

Enviado pela primeira vez

28 de dezembro de 2009

Enviado pela primeira vez que atendeu aos critérios de CQ

28 de dezembro de 2009

Primeira postagem (Estimativa)

29 de dezembro de 2009

Atualizações de registro de estudo

Última Atualização Postada (Estimativa)

26 de março de 2012

Última atualização enviada que atendeu aos critérios de controle de qualidade

23 de março de 2012

Última verificação

1 de março de 2012

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