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Comparison between transcranial direct current stimulation and acupuncture on upper extremity rehabilitation in stroke: A single-blind randomized controlled trial

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2019

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1252208

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Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand. Vol 102, No.8 (2019), p.874-879

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Hathaiareerug C., Vearasilp A. Comparison between transcranial direct current stimulation and acupuncture on upper extremity rehabilitation in stroke: A single-blind randomized controlled trial. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand. Vol 102, No.8 (2019), p.874-879. Retrieved from: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14740/5195

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Comparison between transcranial direct current stimulation and acupuncture on upper extremity rehabilitation in stroke: A single-blind randomized controlled trial

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Hathaiareerug C.
 Vearasilp A.

Abstract

Objective: To compare the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (TDCS) with traditional Chinese acupuncture on upper-extremity (UE) function among patients with stroke. Materials and Methods: Participants with subacute to chronic stroke who had moderate to severe UE functional impairment were randomly allocated to the TDCS or electro-acupuncture group, then underwent three weeks of physical therapy and occupational therapy, with 20 minutes of a-TDCS (2 mA) or electro-acupuncture applied during training once weekly. Primary outcome was determined using the Fugl-Meyer Assessment of motor recovery at 1-month follow-up. Results: The 18 participants were allocated into two groups. Fugl-Meyer Assessment increased in both the TDCS and electroacupuncture groups (5.00±3.08, p=0.001 and 7.4±4.9, p=0.002, respectively). However, no difference was found between groups, and no significant difference was observed in grip strength and task specific performance in both groups. Conclusion: The application of TDCS might provide benefits in recovering hand motor function among patients with subacute to chronic stroke but does not go beyond those of electro-acupuncture. © JOURNAL OF THE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF THAILAND.

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Adult
 Article
 Basal ganglion
 Brain ischemia
 Brunnstrom stage
 Chinese medicine
 Clinical article
 Clinical assessment
 Comparative study
 Controlled study
 Dexterity test
 Electroacupuncture
 Electrostimulation
 Female
 Follow up
 Fugl Meyer Assessment of motor recovery
 Functional disease
 Grip strength
 Human
 Middle aged
 Motor performance
 Occupational therapy
 Physiotherapy
 Primary motor cortex
 Purdue pegboard task score
 Randomized controlled trial
 Rehabilitation care
 Scoring system
 Single blind procedure
 Task performance
 Training
 Transcranial direct current stimulation
 Upper limb

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