Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Post Stroke Depression

Summary

The aim of the research is to address the critical gap that limited number of RCTs are conducted on this topic. To further explore the efficacy of tDCs, large sample sizes, large follow up period and rigorously controlled randomized clinical trials are necessary. An optimum stimulation protocol is also needed on this study. Previous studies lack information regarding effects of this stimulation on depression, cognition, quality of life in relation to different severity levels of stroke.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Stroke for more than 6 months Both gender with equal ratio on stroke severity basis Depression diagnosed by Psychiatrist Mild and moderate Depression at PHQ-9 National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) for severity level; Mild (1-4), Moderate (5-15), Moderate to Severe (16-20), Severe (21-42)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Any medical condition like cardiac arrhythmias, uncontrolled hypertension. Individual with any pacemaker and metal implant in body. Patient with any other neurological and psychiatric condition.

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