NCT03059225

Brief Summary

The refinement of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has highlighted its merit in terms of learning programs as a treatment for aftereffect augmentation. Nevertheless, the efficacy of synchronous rTMS protocol integrated with computer-integrated speech training is not well understood. It is also not clear regarding the efficacy of compound bi-hemispheric stimulation protocol. The aim of the study is to investigate language response to these new strategies and to determine the longevity of the therapeutic outcome. Advanced MR neuroimaging techniques, such as fMRI and DTI, are powerful tools to evaluate the concomitant nervous changes after rTMS treatment on aphasic patients. The knowledge from fMRI and DTI microstructural evolution provides insight into underlined mechanism operating the language improvement.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
120

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable stroke

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2017

Longer than P75 for not_applicable stroke

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 16, 2017

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 18, 2017

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 23, 2017

Completed
4.8 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 23, 2021

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 23, 2021

Completed
Last Updated

January 8, 2021

Status Verified

January 1, 2021

Enrollment Period

4.8 years

First QC Date

January 16, 2017

Last Update Submit

January 5, 2021

Conditions

Keywords

StrokeAphasiarTMSFunctional MRISpeech training

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change From Baseline in aphasia level on the Concise Chinese Aphasia Test (CCAT) at 2 Weeks

    linguistic function assessment

    Up to 12 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Change from Baseline in the concomitant nervous status on the Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) at 2 weeks

    Up to 12 weeks

Study Arms (3)

Experimental

EXPERIMENTAL

repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) intervention of contralesional 1Hz-rTMS for 10 daily sessions.

Device: repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)

Sham stimulation

SHAM COMPARATOR

Sham treatment for 2-week inhibitory non-dominate hemisphere rTMS program.

Device: Sham stimulation

High frequency rTMS

EXPERIMENTAL

High-frequency rTMS to ipsilesional region for 10 daily sessions.

Device: repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)

Interventions

undergo contralesional 1Hz repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation(rTMS) or high frequency ipsilesional rTMS for 10 daily sessions

ExperimentalHigh frequency rTMS

2-week inhibitory non-dominate hemisphere rTMS program

Sham stimulation

Eligibility Criteria

Age30 Years - 85 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Aphasic stroke in chronic stage (over 3 months)

You may not qualify if:

  • No seizure history, no brain surgery history, no electronic device in brain or chest, no dementia

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Taipei Veterans General Hospital

Taipei, Taiwan

RECRUITING

Related Publications (3)

  • Tsai PY, Wang CP, Ko JS, Chung YM, Chang YW, Wang JX. The persistent and broadly modulating effect of inhibitory rTMS in nonfluent aphasic patients: a sham-controlled, double-blind study. Neurorehabil Neural Repair. 2014 Oct;28(8):779-87. doi: 10.1177/1545968314522710. Epub 2014 Feb 13.

    PMID: 24526709BACKGROUND
  • Chou TY, Wang JC, Lin MY, Tsai PY. Low-Frequency vs. Theta Burst Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for the Treatment of Chronic Non-fluent Aphasia in Stroke: A Proof-of-Concept Study. Front Aging Neurosci. 2022 Jan 14;13:800377. doi: 10.3389/fnagi.2021.800377. eCollection 2021.

  • Lee IT, Huang CC, Hsu PC, Lin CP, Tsai PY. Resting-State Network Changes Following Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Patients With Aphasia-A Randomized Controlled Study. Neuromodulation. 2022 Jun;25(4):528-537. doi: 10.1016/j.neurom.2021.10.004. Epub 2021 Dec 18.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

StrokeAphasia

Interventions

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cerebrovascular DisordersBrain DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesNervous System DiseasesVascular DiseasesCardiovascular DiseasesSpeech DisordersLanguage DisordersCommunication DisordersNeurobehavioral ManifestationsNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Magnetic Field TherapyTherapeutics

Study Officials

  • Po-Yi Tsai, MD

    Department of physical medicine and rehabilitation, Taipei Veterans General Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
TRIPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER GOV
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 16, 2017

First Posted

February 23, 2017

Study Start

February 18, 2017

Primary Completion

December 23, 2021

Study Completion

December 23, 2021

Last Updated

January 8, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-01

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations