The Ineffective Role of Cathodal tDCS in Enhancing the Functional Motor Outcomes in Early Phase of Stroke Rehabilitation : An Experimental Trial
Joint Authors
Fabrizio, Vernieri
Izzo, Simona
Fusco, Augusto
Altavilla, Riccardo
Assenza, Federica
Iosa, Marco
Paolucci, Stefano
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-05-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a noninvasive technique that could improve the rehabilitation outcomes in stroke, eliciting neuroplastic mechanisms.
At the same time conflicting results have been reported in subacute phase of stroke, when neuroplasticity is crucial.
The aim of this double-blind, randomized, and sham-controlled study was to determine whether a treatment with cathodal tDCS before the rehabilitative training might augment the final outcomes (upper limb function, hand dexterity and manual force, locomotion, and activities of daily living) in respect of a traditional rehabilitation for a sample of patients affected by ischemic stroke in the subacute phase.
An experimental group (cathodal tDCS plus rehabilitation) and a control group (sham tDCS plus rehabilitation) were assessed at the beginning of the protocol, after 10 days of stimulation, after 30 days from ending of stimulation, and at the end of inpatient rehabilitation.
Both groups showed significant improvements for all the assessed domains during the rehabilitation, except for the manual force, while no significant differences were demonstrated between groups.
These results seem to indicate that the cathodal tDCS, provided in an early phase of stroke, does not lead to a functional improvement.
To depict a more comprehensive scenario, further studies are needed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Fusco, Augusto& Assenza, Federica& Iosa, Marco& Izzo, Simona& Altavilla, Riccardo& Paolucci, Stefano…[et al.]. 2014. The Ineffective Role of Cathodal tDCS in Enhancing the Functional Motor Outcomes in Early Phase of Stroke Rehabilitation : An Experimental Trial. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-480444
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Fusco, Augusto…[et al.]. The Ineffective Role of Cathodal tDCS in Enhancing the Functional Motor Outcomes in Early Phase of Stroke Rehabilitation : An Experimental Trial. BioMed Research International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-480444
American Medical Association (AMA)
Fusco, Augusto& Assenza, Federica& Iosa, Marco& Izzo, Simona& Altavilla, Riccardo& Paolucci, Stefano…[et al.]. The Ineffective Role of Cathodal tDCS in Enhancing the Functional Motor Outcomes in Early Phase of Stroke Rehabilitation : An Experimental Trial. BioMed Research International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-480444
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-480444