Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Motor Training for Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Neurology |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Neurology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 70 |
| Updated: | 3/30/2013 |
| Start Date: | July 2011 |
| End Date: | August 2013 |
| Contact: | Catherine Adans-Dester, PT |
| Email: | cadans-dester@partners.org |
| Phone: | 617-573-2351 |
The Effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Combined With Functional Task Training on Motor Recovery in Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors
The aim of this study is to compare the effect of transcranial direct current stimulation
and functional upper extremity task training to functional upper extremity task task
training alone. The functional upper extremity task training takes uses the Armeo Spring
robotic arm to support the limb while playing functional task games on the computer.
Specific Aims:
1. To demonstrate that tDCS combined with upper extremity functional task training in a
virtual environment is more effective than functional task training in a virtual
environment with sham tDCS.
2. To compare cortico-excitatory changes following training with tDCS vs. sham
stimulation, using paired- and single-pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation as a tool
to measure cortical excitability.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 18-70 years
- First-time moderate to severe TBI
- Arm weakness
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of seizures
- Major depression
- Agitated Behavior Scale >21
- Cognitive Impairment that interferes with understanding instructions
- Pregnancy
- Implants (e.g. metal plates, shunts, pacemaker)
- Participation in other upper extremity rehab or TBI study
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