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Pilot Study of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Facilitating Swallowing Improvement After an Acute Unilateral Hemispheric Infarction
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Boston |
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Massachusetts |
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02215 |
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Dysphagia |
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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.
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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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| NCT ID: |
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NCT01132066 |
| Primary Contact: |
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Principal Investigator
Sandeep Kumar, MD
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Sandeep Kumar, MD
Phone: 617-632-8917
Email: skumar@bidmc.harvard.edu
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N/A |
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Boston, Massachusetts 02215
United States
Sandeep Kumar, MD
Phone: 617-632-8917
Email: skumar@bidmc.harvard.edu
Site Status: Recruiting |
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ClinicalTrials.gov |
| Date Processed: |
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May 24, 2013 |
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