Effects of tDCS on Maximal Isometric Strength and Endurance Test of Trunk Extensors.
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Brief Summary
Improving trunk muscle strength and endurance is one of the many goals to be achieved in rehabilitation protocols for a variety of health conditions. Cerebral electrical stimulations techniques, such as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can modulate motor brain areas involved in motor functions. However, their effects on trunk function are lacking. This study aims to investigate the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on trunk muscle strength and endurance in healthy subjects.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at below P25 for phase_2 healthy
Started Jan 2019
Typical duration for phase_2 healthy
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
Trial Relationships
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
January 2, 2019
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
March 8, 2019
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
March 11, 2019
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
November 30, 2019
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
April 30, 2021
CompletedMay 3, 2021
April 1, 2021
11 months
March 8, 2019
April 29, 2021
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (2)
Isometric trunk extension
Maximal isometric voluntary contraction (Kgf)
Pre and Post-test (immediately after tDCS)
Trunk muscle endurance
Time to task failure (TTF) on the Sorensen test
Pre and Post-test (immediately after tDCS)
Secondary Outcomes (4)
Isometric trunk extension
15 minutes post-stimulation
Isometric trunk extension
30 minutes post-stimulation
Trunk muscle endurance
15 minutes post-stimulation
Trunk muscle endurance
30 minutes post-stimulation
Study Arms (2)
Active tDCS
ACTIVE COMPARATORAnodal tDCS over trunk motor cortex representation. Intensity: 2mA Time: 20 minutes
Sham tDCS
SHAM COMPARATORAnodal tDCS over trunk motor cortex representation. Itensity: 2mA Time: 20 minutes (30s ON)
Interventions
The noninvasive and nonpharmacological weak electrical current applied to the scalp to modulate cortical excitability.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Healthy subjects with no complaints of pain, discomfort in the musculoskeletal system.
You may not qualify if:
- Musculoskeletal or neurological disorder
- Under medication
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Department of Physical Therapy. Federal University of Piaui
Parnaíba, Piauí, 64202020, Brazil
MeSH Terms
Interventions
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Fuad Hazime, PhD
Department of Physical Therapy. Federal University of Piaui
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- phase 2
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- DOUBLE
- Who Masked
- PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- CROSSOVER
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Clinical Professor - Physical Therapy Department
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
March 8, 2019
First Posted
March 11, 2019
Study Start
January 2, 2019
Primary Completion
November 30, 2019
Study Completion
April 30, 2021
Last Updated
May 3, 2021
Record last verified: 2021-04