Effect of tDCS Concurrent With VR‐Based Robotic Intervention on Hemiplegic Upper Limb Function After Subacute Ischemic Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Study
Randomized controlled trial demonstrates enhanced upper limb function in stroke patients using tDCS and VR, indicating effective neurorehabilitation approaches.
Key Points
Greater improvements in upper limb function were observed in patients receiving tDCS concurrent with VR-based robotic intervention, compared to the control group.
Significant increases in Fugl-Meyer Assessment scores occurred in experimental participants, indicating enhanced recovery post-stroke.
Functional near-infrared spectroscopy analysis revealed increased activation in both the ipsilesional M1 and contralesional PFC with tDCS treatment.
Despite improvements in upper limb function, no significant difference was found in activities of daily living measures between both groups.