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NCT Number: NCT04562415

The Effect Of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation In Patients With Stroke

This study is aimed to investigate the effect of continuous theta burst stimulation (cTBS) and low frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on upper extremity spasticity and functional recovery in patients with chronic ischemic stroke.

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Key information

Conditions

Stroke Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Muscle Hypertonia Muscle Spasticity Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Neuromuscular Manifestations Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Vascular Diseases

Age range

18 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Gaziler PMR, Training and Research Hospital, Department of PMR

Ankara, Çankaya, 06100, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

A sham-controlled double-blind randomized study was undertaken. 20 patients with chronic stroke were randomized into active rTMS group (n=7), active cTBS group (n=7) and sham cTBS group (n=6). In the active rTMS group, 10 sessions of intact hemispheric upper extremity motor area (M1) were targeted and inhibitor rTMS was applied with a frequency of 1 Hz consisting of 1200 pulses for 20 minutes. In the active cTBS group, 10 sessions of intact hemispheric upper extremity motor area (M1) were targeted and cTBS was administered for a total of 600 pulses consisting of 3 burst stimulations of 50 Hz repeated every 200 milliseconds for 40 seconds. Sham cTBS was applied in the same protocol but using sham coil. Within 30 minutes after TMS sessions, all patients underwent 10 sessions of joint range of motion, stretching, strengthening, balance and coordination exercises, hand rehabilitation and daily living activities under the guidance of a physiotherapist, regardless of which group they were in. Upper Extremity Fugl-Meyer Motor Function Scale, Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS), Functional Independence Measure (FIM), Motor Activity Log-28 (MAL-28) and Brunnstrom upper extremity and hand motor recovery stage were assessed at pre-treatment, post-treatment and follow up at 4 weeks.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • ischemic stroke with a disease interval of 6 months to 2 years
  • aged between 18-80 years
  • Mini mental test score ≥ 24
  • upper limb Brunnstrom recovery stage 3 to 5
  • upper extremity (elbow, wrist and finger) spasticity level Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) 1+ to 3

Exclusion criteria

  • hemorrhagic stroke
  • history of epilepsy
  • a cardiac pacemaker
  • pregnancy
  • history of previous stroke or ischemic attack
  • neurological diseases other than stroke
  • metallic implant in brain or scalp (including cochlear implant)
  • previous brain surgery
  • orthopedic disease that prevents upper extremity movements
  • poor general health (due to heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, severe infection, etc.)
  • diagnosis of malignancy
  • injections of botulinum toxin in the last 6 months for the affected upper extremity
  • drug or dosage changes of anti-spasticity medications in the last 1 month period

Treatment and study plan

Active Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy

Device

10 sessions of intact hemispheric upper extremity motor area (M1) were targeted and inhibitor rTMS was applied with a frequency of 1 Hz consisting of 1200 pulses for 20 minutes. In addition, within 30 minutes after TMS sessions, all patients underwent 10 sessions of joint range of motion, stretching, strengthening, balance and coordination exercises, hand rehabilitation and daily living activities.

Other names: Rehabilitation Program

Active Continuous Theta Burst Stimulation Therapy

Device

10 sessions of intact hemispheric upper extremity motor area (M1) were targeted and cTBS was administered for a total of 600 pulses consisting of 3 burst stimulations of 50 Hz repeated every 200 milliseconds for 40 seconds. In addition, within 30 minutes after TMS sessions, all patients underwent 10 sessions of joint range of motion, stretching, strengthening, balance and coordination exercises, hand rehabilitation and daily living activities.

Other names: Rehabilitation Program

Sham Continuous Theta Burst Stimulation Therapy

Device

10 sessions of intact hemispheric upper extremity motor area (M1) were targeted and sham cTBS was administered for a total of 600 pulses consisting of 3 burst stimulations of 50 Hz repeated every 200 milliseconds for 40 seconds. In addition, within 30 minutes after TMS sessions, all patients underwent 10 sessions of joint range of motion, stretching, strengthening, balance and coordination exercises, hand rehabilitation and daily living activities.

Other names: Rehabilitation Program

Primary outcomes

  1. Upper Extremity Fugl-Meyer Motor Function Scale

    Time frame: up to 6 weeks

    Scale measures level of upper extremity motor functions (min-max: 18-126 points). Higher values represent a better outcome.

  2. Modified Ashworth Scale

    Time frame: up to 6 weeks

    Scale measures muscle tone (spasticity) (min-max:0-4). Higher values represent a worse outcome.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Functional Independence Measure

    Time frame: up to 6 weeks

    Scale measures level of independence on activities of daily life (min-max: 18-126 points). Self-care part of the motor subscale was used in this study (min-max:6-42 points). Higher values represent a better outcome.

  2. Motor Activity Log-28

    Time frame: up to 6 weeks

    Scale measures frequency of use and functionality level of the affected upper limb during daily activities (min-max: 0-5 points). Higher values represent a better outcome.

  3. Brunnstrom Motor Recovery Scale

    Time frame: up to 6 weeks

    Scale measures upper extremity and hand motor recovery stages (min-max: 1-6). Higher values represent a better outcome.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect Of Sham Controlled Continuous Theta Burst Stimulation And Low Frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation On Upper Extremity Spasticity And Functional Recovery In Patients With Ischemic Stroke

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2019
First posted
Sep 24, 2020
Registry last updated
Sep 28, 2020

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