《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2023, Vol. 29 ›› Issue (3): 275-279.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2023.03.005

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Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation on upper limb motor function of patients with stroke

PANG Zhengzheng1, LÜ Yaxi1, GAO Chunhua2(), YU Liguo1, ZHANG Huan1   

  1. 1. Wuhan No.1 Hospital, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
    2. Tongji Hospital Affiliated to Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
  • Received:2022-11-30 Revised:2023-02-09 Published:2023-03-25 Online:2023-04-14
  • Contact: GAO Chunhua E-mail:644562752@qq.com
  • Supported by:
    Hubei Natural Science Foundation(2019CFC921)

Abstract:

Objective To observe the effect of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on motor function of upper limbs of stroke patients with hemiplegia.

Methods From October, 2020 to October, 2021, 65 patients from Wuhan No.1 Hospital were randomly divided into control group (n = 32) and observation group (n = 33). All the patients received routine rehabilitation and mirror therapy, and the observation group received tDCS in addition, for four weeks. They were assessed with Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Upper Extremities (FMA-UE), Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) and modified Barthel index (MBI) before and after treatment.

Results The scores of FMA-UE, ARAT and MBI improved in the both groups after treatment (|t| > 10.455, Z = -2.793, P< 0.001), and all the scores were better in the observation group than in the control group (|t| > 4.152, Z = -2.045, P< 0.05).

Conclusion The combination of tDCS can effectively promote the recovery of upper limb motor function of stroke patients.

Key words: stroke, hemiplegia, transcranial direct current stimulation, upper limb, motor function

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