Neuromodulation for Rehabilitation of Post-Stroke Fatigue: An rTMS Pilot Study

Date Added
October 4th, 2022
PRO Number
Pro00120805
Researcher
John Kindred

List of Studies


Keywords
Stroke, Stroke Recovery
Summary

Approximately 50% of people who have had a stroke report feelings of tiredness and/or a lack of energy that is not reduced with rest and sleep. This phenomenon is known as post-stroke fatigue. Post-stroke fatigue negatively affects an individual's quality of life and participation in rehabilitation, social, and physical activities. There are currently no known effective treatment options for people with post-stroke fatigue. This study will investigate the use of a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to treat post-stroke fatigue. This method has proven useful in other conditions such as depression and we will measure the effects of TMS on reducing fatigue in individuals more than six months post-stroke.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Brian Cence
8437922658
cence@musc.edu

Effects of tDCS on post-stroke fatigue and inflammation

Date Added
April 5th, 2022
PRO Number
Pro00118687
Researcher
John Kindred

List of Studies


Keywords
Stroke Recovery
Summary

Fatigue is a common condition after an individual has a stroke. While the negative impacts of post-stroke fatigue are well known, our knowledge of the causes of post-stroke fatigue and effective treatments for post-stroke fatigue are lacking. This small study will investigate the possible benefits of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), which uses small electrical currents supplied by a 9-volt battery, on post-stroke fatigue and investigate tDCS' possible anti-inflammatory effects.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Alyssa Chesnutt
8437928171
hydar@musc.edu



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