StrokeNCT04562415
The Effect Of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation In Patients With Stroke
A study testing Active Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy and Active Continuous Theta Burst Stimulation Therapy in people with Stroke, run by Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
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. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 80 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Stroke
- What is being tested?
- Active Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy and Active Continuous Theta Burst Stimulation Therapy
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 20 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Oct 2018to 1 May 2019
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 80 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- 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
Who cannot join
- hemorrhagic stroke
- history of epilepsy
- a cardiac pacemaker
- pregnancy
- history of previous stroke or ischemic attack
- neurological diseases other than stroke
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- 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
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Gaziler PMR, Training and Research Hospital, Department of PMR
Ankara, Çankaya, 06100
About this study
Official 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
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.
Read the detailed description
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.
- Conditions
- Stroke
- Being tested
- Active Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy, Active Continuous Theta Burst Stimulation Therapy, Sham Continuous Theta Burst Stimulation Therapy
- Keywords
- Stroke, Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Continuous Theta Burst Stimulation, Functional Recovery, Spasticity
- Medical subject headings
- Stroke, Muscle Spasticity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Active Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation TherapyDevice
Also called Rehabilitation Program
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.
Active Continuous Theta Burst Stimulation TherapyDevice
Also called Rehabilitation Program
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.
Sham Continuous Theta Burst Stimulation TherapyDevice
Also called Rehabilitation Program
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.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Active rTMS group | Active comparator | chronic ischemic stroke patients receiving active low frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy and physical therapy Receives: Device: Active Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy |
| Active cTBS group | Active comparator | chronic ischemic stroke patients receiving active continuous theta burst stimulation therapy and physical therapy Receives: Device: Active Continuous Theta Burst Stimulation Therapy |
| Sham cTBS group | Sham comparator | chronic ischemic stroke patients receiving sham continuous theta burst stimulation therapy and physical therapy Receives: Device: Sham Continuous Theta Burst Stimulation Therapy |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Upper Extremity Fugl-Meyer Motor Function Scale
Scale measures level of upper extremity motor functions (min-max: 18-126 points). Higher values represent a better outcome.
Measured: up to 6 weeks
Modified Ashworth Scale
Scale measures muscle tone (spasticity) (min-max:0-4). Higher values represent a worse outcome.
Measured: up to 6 weeks
Secondary outcomes (3)
Functional Independence Measure
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.
Measured: up to 6 weeks
Motor Activity Log-28
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.
Measured: up to 6 weeks
Brunnstrom Motor Recovery Scale
Scale measures upper extremity and hand motor recovery stages (min-max: 1-6). Higher values represent a better outcome.
Measured: up to 6 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted24 Sep 2020
- Study start1 Oct 2018
- Primary completion1 May 2019
- Study completion1 May 2019
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for StrokeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Triple blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Care provider, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Yasin Demir, Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital
- Investigators
- Bilge Yılmaz, Professor,MD, Study director, Gaziler PMR, Training and Research Hospital, Department of PMRÖmer Kuzu, MD, Principal investigator, Gaziler PMR, Training and Research Hospital, Department of PMR
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04562415
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 5
- Status last verified
- Sep 2020
- First submitted
- 19 Sep 2020
- Last updated
- 28 Sep 2020
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 28 Sep 2020. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official 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
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04562415
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 5
- Conditions
- Stroke
- Keywords
- Stroke, Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Continuous Theta Burst Stimulation, Functional Recovery, Spasticity
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Oct 2018 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 May 2019 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 May 2019 (actual)
- First posted
- 24 Sep 2020 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
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.
Detailed description
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.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Triple blind (participant, care provider, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Active rTMS group | Active comparator | Device: Active Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapychronic ischemic stroke patients receiving active low frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy and physical therapy |
| Active cTBS group | Active comparator | Device: Active Continuous Theta Burst Stimulation Therapychronic ischemic stroke patients receiving active continuous theta burst stimulation therapy and physical therapy |
| Sham cTBS group | Sham comparator | Device: Sham Continuous Theta Burst Stimulation Therapychronic ischemic stroke patients receiving sham continuous theta burst stimulation therapy and physical therapy |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- 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
Key exclusion criteria (13 listed)
- hemorrhagic stroke
- history of epilepsy
- a cardiac pacemaker
- pregnancy
- history of previous stroke or ischemic attack
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Active Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation TherapyAlso: Rehabilitation Program10 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. | Device | Active rTMS group |
| Active Continuous Theta Burst Stimulation TherapyAlso: Rehabilitation Program10 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. | Device | Active cTBS group |
| Sham Continuous Theta Burst Stimulation TherapyAlso: Rehabilitation Program10 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. | Device | Sham cTBS group |
Primary outcome
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.
Modified Ashworth Scale
Time frame: up to 6 weeks
Scale measures muscle tone (spasticity) (min-max:0-4). Higher values represent a worse outcome.
3 secondary outcomes
Functional Independence Measure
Time frame: up to 6 weeks
Motor Activity Log-28
Time frame: up to 6 weeks
Brunnstrom Motor Recovery Scale
Time frame: up to 6 weeks
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 28 Sep 2020.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Bilge Yılmaz, Professor,MD study director
Gaziler PMR, Training and Research Hospital, Department of PMR
Ömer Kuzu, MD principal investigator
Gaziler PMR, Training and Research Hospital, Department of PMR
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Active Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy and Active Continuous Theta Burst Stimulation Therapy in people with Stroke, run by Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 13 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 Sep 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Upper Extremity Fugl-Meyer Motor Function Scale (time frame: up to 6 weeks). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 28 Sep 2020; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.