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Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
Hand Rehabilitation for Stroke (DOSES Trial)
N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Karunesh Ganguly, MD, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of California, San Francisco
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline and immediately post-stimulation
Awards & highlights
DOSES Trial Summary
This trial is testing whether electrical nerve stimulation can help improve hand function in people who have had a stroke.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18-80 who have hand movement issues due to a stroke that happened over 6 months ago. It's not suitable for pregnant individuals, those with severe muscle stiffness or limited finger motion, serious health conditions like heart disease, communication problems from the stroke, pacemakers, active cancer, major hand deformities not caused by stroke, recent substance abuse or untreated depression.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests electrical nerve stimulation using a TENS unit to improve short-term hand function in stroke survivors. The aim is to determine the best settings for this treatment and understand its effectiveness as part of developing long-term rehabilitation programs.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While TENS units are generally safe and user-friendly for home use, potential side effects may include skin irritation where the electrodes are placed and discomfort or pain from the electrical stimulation.
DOSES Trial Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ baseline and immediately post-stimulation
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline and immediately post-stimulation
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Change in Finger Fractionation
Secondary outcome measures
Change in Arm Research Action Test
Change in Modified Ashworth Scale
DOSES Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Somatosensory Electrical StimulationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
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Who is running the clinical trial?
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)NIH
2,783 Previous Clinical Trials
2,689,124 Total Patients Enrolled
University of California, San FranciscoLead Sponsor
2,503 Previous Clinical Trials
15,236,630 Total Patients Enrolled
Karunesh Ganguly, MD, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of California, San Francisco
1 Previous Clinical Trials
3 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You have severe muscle stiffness with a score higher than 3 on the MAS scale.You can't move your fingers at least 10 degrees.You must be between 18 and 80 years old.You still have trouble moving your hand because of a stroke that happened more than 6 months ago.You currently have any type of cancer that is still growing or being treated.You have a major hand condition that affects its function, aside from a stroke.You have had a serious problem with drinking alcohol or using drugs in the past year.You have not been treated for or have not been treated enough for major depression.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Somatosensory Electrical Stimulation
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- 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
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Is the participation of individuals who are above 50 years old permissible in this clinical trial?
"Patients of legal age, between 18 and 80 years old, are being invited to join this trial."
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Is there an opportunity to volunteer for this research experiment?
"Individuals aged between 18 and 80, who experience motor disorders, may be eligible to take part in this trial. The total number of applicants being accepted is approximately 25 people."
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Are there still openings for participation in this clinical trial?
"According to the information on clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is not presently seeking out new participants at this time; it was first advertised in April 2017 and last revised August of 2022. Despite that fact, there are numerous other medical studies actively recruiting volunteers right now with a total count of 1113 trials conducted worldwide."
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