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Official title Individualized rTMS for Motor Recovery in Stroke Patients
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05914038
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study aimed to aim to investigate the efficacy of individualized rTMS according to lateralization index on motor recovery and cortical excitability in subacute stroke patients.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 20 and older
You may be able to join if
- Unilateral ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke
- Stroke within 3 months
- Medical Research Council Scale for Muscle Strength in upper limb ≤ 3
- No previous stroke, seizure, dementia, Parkinson's disease or other degenerative neurological diseases.
- Patient could sit over 15 minutes
You likely can't join if
- Previous stroke, traumatic brain injury, brain tumor
- With central nervous system disease (spinal cord injury, Parkinson's disease)
- Any contraindication to rTMS (seizure, alcoholism, metal implant, pacemaker)
- Patients unable to cooperate the treatment
- Pregnancy
- Depression
See the full eligibility criteria
- Unilateral ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke
- Stroke within 3 months
- Medical Research Council Scale for Muscle Strength in upper limb ≤ 3
- No previous stroke, seizure, dementia, Parkinson's disease or other degenerative neurological diseases.
- Patient could sit over 15 minutes
- Age over 20
- Previous stroke, traumatic brain injury, brain tumor
- With central nervous system disease (spinal cord injury, Parkinson's disease)
- Any contraindication to rTMS (seizure, alcoholism, metal implant, pacemaker)
- Patients unable to cooperate the treatment
- Pregnancy
- Depression
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Taipei County, Taipei, Taiwan
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 20 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Taipei County, Taipei, Taiwan. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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