106. Deep repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) with H-coil coupled with cycling in chronic lower limb dysfuncion after stroke: A randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover study
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has been recognized as a promising intervention for treatment of post-stroke deficits. We evaluated the feasibility, safety and efficacy of excitatory Hz rTMS with H-coil over the leg motor areas combined with active cycling on paretic lower limb motor function in chronic post-stroke. rTMS was delivered with the H-coil targeting the lower limbs (real or sham for 11 sessions over 3weeks, with cross-over after 4weeks wash-out, in 12 subjects with first stroke more than 6months before.
Source: Clinical Neurophysiology - Category: Neuroscience Authors: R. Chieffo, F. Giatsidis, E. Houdayer, M. Fichera, A. Nuara, E. Coppi, L. Ferrari, G. Di Maggio, R. Santangelo, A. Poggi, M. Sessa, M. Comola, A. Zangen, G. Comi, L. Leocani Source Type: research