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tsDCS-Cathodal & robotic arm training (RAT), then tsDCS-Sham & RAT, then tsDCS-Anodal & RAT for Acquired Brain Injury

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Led By Gerard Francisco, MD
Research Sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up change from baseline at 2 weeks and at 1 month
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will compare the effect of different types of electrical stimulation on the spinal cord, in combination with robotic arm training, to help improve arm function in adults with acquired brain injury.

Eligible Conditions
  • Acquired Brain Injury

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~change from baseline at 2 weeks and at 1 month
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and change from baseline at 2 weeks and at 1 month for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Fugl-Meyer Arm (FMA) Motor Score
Secondary outcome measures
Action Research Arm Test (ARAT)
Change in Strength of Selective Muscle Groups
Grip Strength
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Trial Design

6Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: tsDCS-Sham & robotic arm training (RAT), then tsDCS-Cathodal & RAT, then tsDCS-Anodal & RATExperimental Treatment4 Interventions
Group II: tsDCS-Sham & robotic arm training (RAT), then tsDCS-Anodal & RAT, then tsDCS- Cathodal & RATExperimental Treatment4 Interventions
Group III: tsDCS-Cathodal & robotic arm training (RAT), then tsDCS-Sham & RAT, then tsDCS-Anodal & RATExperimental Treatment4 Interventions
Group IV: tsDCS-Cathodal & robotic arm training (RAT), then tsDCS-Anodal & RAT, then tsDCS-Sham & RATExperimental Treatment4 Interventions
sham tsDCS over cervical spine, 2.5mA for 20 minutes
Group V: tsDCS-Anodal & robotic arm training (RAT), then tsDCS-Sham & RAT, then tsDCS-Cathodal & RATExperimental Treatment4 Interventions
cathodal tsDCS over cervical spine, 2.5mA for 20 minutes
Group VI: tsDCS-Anodal & robotic arm training (RAT), then tsDCS-Cathodal & RAT, then tsDCS-Sham & RATExperimental Treatment4 Interventions
anodal tsDCS over cervical spine, 2.5mA for 20 minutes

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Who is running the clinical trial?

The University of Texas Health Science Center, HoustonLead Sponsor
903 Previous Clinical Trials
320,968 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Acquired Brain Injury
95 Patients Enrolled for Acquired Brain Injury
Gerard Francisco, MD4.884 ReviewsPrincipal Investigator - The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Northeast Baptist Hospital
Medical School - Texas A&M University, Doctor of Medicine
McLennan County Medical Education and Research Foundation (Residency)
5 Previous Clinical Trials
339 Total Patients Enrolled
5Patient Review
As a new patient Dr. Lopez is a wonderful physician.

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Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Effects of Combined Spinal Direct Current Stimulation on Upper Limb Recovery in Acquired Brain Injury
Gerard Francisco 2016. "Effects of Combined Spinal Direct Current Stimulation on Upper Limb Recovery in Acquired Brain Injury". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03100370.
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