RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05646134

Effects of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) on Upper Extremity Motor Function in Stroke Patients

Sponsor

Lithuanian University of Health Sciences

Enrollment

150 participants

Start Date

Jun 1, 2021

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Stroke, Ischemic

Summary

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on upper extremity motor function in stroke patients. The main questions it seeks to answer are: 1. Whether repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has a positive effect on upper extremity motor function in stroke patients. 2. Which stimulation protocol (low frequency - LF or high-frequency - HF) has better outcomes for improving upper extremity motor function in stroke patients? Participants will receive 10 procedures of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) over two weeks. They will be randomly assigned into low-frequency, high-frequency rTMS groups or sham stimulation groups. Upper extremity motor function will be evaluated twice: before stimulation and 3-4 weeks after stimulation. Researchers will compare sham stimulation to see if it has the same or better outcomes for improving upper extremity motor function in stroke patients than real rTMS.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

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This clinical trial is studying a medical device called Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and a medical device called Sham Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for people with stroke, ischemic. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location.

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