Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (TDCS) for Facilitating Swallowing Improvement After an Acute Unilateral Hemispheric Stroke
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Gastrointestinal |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Gastroenterology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 21 - Any |
| Updated: | 3/1/2014 |
| Start Date: | April 2007 |
| End Date: | December 2012 |
| Contact: | Sandeep Kumar, MD |
| Email: | skumar@bidmc.harvard.edu |
| Phone: | 617-632-8917 |
Pilot Study of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Facilitating Swallowing Improvement After an Acute Unilateral Hemispheric Infarction
The purpose of the research study is to investigate the effect of a brain stimulation
technique called Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (TDCS) in improving swallowing
functions in subjects who develop dysphagia after a unilateral hemispheric infarction.
technique called Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (TDCS) in improving swallowing
functions in subjects who develop dysphagia after a unilateral hemispheric infarction.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Acute ischemic stroke
- Between 24-168 hours after onset
- Moderate to severe dysphagia based on swallowing assessment
Exclusion Criteria:
- Preexisting swallowing impairment
- Intracerebral hemorrhage
- Pacemaker of other electrically sensitive device
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