Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Combined Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Motor Recovery in Stroke
Chronic Stroke
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Chronic Stroke focused on measuring Transcranial direct current stimulation, Neuromuscular electrical stimulation, Stroke, Rehabilitation
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- First onset
- Ischemic stroke
- Stroke onset > 6 months
- Brunnstrom recovery stage: ≧3
- Modified Ashworth Scale Elbow flexor : ≦3
Exclusion Criteria:
- Severe language or cognitive impairment
- Orthopaedic or neurological problems
- Pregnancy
- Contraindications for tDCS or NMES
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Active Comparator
Sham Comparator
tDCS combined with NMES
tDCS combined with sham NMES
sham tDCS combined with sham NMES
In addition to conventional rehabilitation, all subjects received an additional tDCS combined with NMES protocol with a total of 15 sessions for 3 weeks (5 times per week, 30 minutes daily).
In addition to conventional rehabilitation, all subjects received an additional tDCS combined with sham NMES protocol with a total of 15 sessions for 3 weeks (5 times per week, 30 minutes daily).
In addition to conventional rehabilitation, all subjects received an additional sham tDCS combined with sham NMES protocol with a total of 15 sessions for 3 weeks (5 times per week, 30 minutes daily).