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Transcranial Pulsed Current Stimulation for Ataxia (tPCS Trial)
tPCS Trial Summary
This trial will study the effect of non-invasive brain stimulation on patients with neurodegenerative ataxia, to improve their balance, speech and hand coordination.
tPCS Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowtPCS Trial Timeline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.tPCS Trial Design
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- I have metal implants in my head or neck.You have a pacemaker.My other health conditions do not affect my movement or brain wave tests.I am unable to understand and give consent for treatment.I cannot communicate in English.I have been diagnosed with neurodegenerative ataxia.You use drugs that are not allowed by law.I cannot walk at all, even with help.
- Group 1: Experimental: Real tPCS
- Group 2: Sham tPCS
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is permitted to enroll in this experiment?
"Fifteen individuals with hypermetria, between the age of 18 and 70 will be recruited for this project. The primary prerequisites are as follows: Diagnosed cases of neurodegenerative ataxia (diagnosis confirmed through clinical or genetic research)."
Is enrollment for this research endeavor currently available?
"Affirmative. The clinicaltrials.gov website confirms that this investigation is in the midst of patient recruitment, with an initial posting date on January 1st 2023 and a most recent update from November 14th 2022. Altogether, 15 people need to be recruited across 1 site for successful trial completion."
To what extent is this research project engaged with participants?
"Indeed, the information on clinicaltrials.gov affirms that this experiment is actively recruiting patients; it was initially posted in January 1st 2023 and last modified on November 14th 2022. The study requires 15 individuals to participate at a single location."
Are individuals aged fifty and above being invited to participate in this trial?
"Patients that meet the requirements for this clinical trial must be aged between 18 and 70. Should a younger or older individual desire to participate in a medical study, there are 18 trials available for minors and 33 specifically catered towards seniors."
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