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Non-invasive Brain Stimulation as a Treatment for Dysarthria Post-stroke

Sponsored by The University of Hong Kong

About this trial

Last updated 3 years ago

Study ID

UW16-126

Status

Completed

Type

Interventional

Phase

N/A

Placebo

No

Accepting

18-75 Years
18 to 75 Years
All
All

Not accepting

Not accepting
Healthy Volunteers

Trial Timing

Ended 8 years ago

What is this trial about?

The proposed study aimed to determine if tDCS can help post-stroke patients with dysarthria.

What are the participation requirements?

Yes

Inclusion Criteria

- Cantonese-speaking adults

- At least 6 months after their initial stroke

- Dysarthria post-stroke

No

Exclusion Criteria

- A personal or family history of epilepsy or seizures

- A history of another neurological condition

- Speech disorders

- Voice disorders

- Oro-maxillo-facial surgery involving the tongue and/or lip

- Severe cognitive impairment

- Severe aphasia

- Heart disease

- Metallic foreign body implant

- On medications that lower neural thresholds (e.g. tricyclines, antidepressants, neuroleptic agents, etc.)

Locations

Location

Status