Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation (tACS) in Patients With Ataxia (SCAtACS)
Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxias, Multiple System Atrophy
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Ataxia focused on measuring transcranial direct current stimulation, transcranial alternate current stimulation, spinocerebellar ataxia, cerebellar ataxia
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients with a cerebellar syndrome and quantifiable cerebellar atrophy Exclusion Criteria: Severe head trauma in the past History of seizures History of ischemic stroke or hemorrhage Pacemaker Metal implants in the head/neck region Severe comorbidity Intake of illegal drugs Pregnancy
Sites / Locations
- ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Sham Comparator
Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)
Transcranial alternate current stimulation (tDCS)
Placebo stimulation (sham)
Single session of anodal tDCS at 2 mA over the cerebellar hemispheres
Single session of gamma tACS (50 Hz) at 3 mA over the cerebellar hemispheres
Single session of sham tDCS over the cerebellar hemispheres