Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Rehabilitation to Ameliorate Impairments in Neurocognition After Stroke (NCT04897334)
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Rehabilitation to Ameliorate Impairments in Neurocognition After Stroke (TRAINS): Neuromodulatory Intervention to Ameliorate Cognition After Stroke for Individuals At Risk for VCID.
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), combined with traditional cognitive therapy will improve cognitive function in patients with subacute stroke.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (5 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (8 items).
Location: Penn Medicine Rehabilitation — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Age range: 18 Years to 90 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria
- History of chronic, serious, or unstable neurologic illness other than stroke
- Current unstable medical illness(es)
- History of reoccurring seizures or epilepsy
- Current abuse of alcohol or drugs (prescription or otherwise)
- Active and severe psychiatric disorder
- Metallic objects in the face or head other than dental apparatus such as braces, fillings, and implants.
- Pregnancy
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Penn Medicine Rehabilitation — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (215) 572-8485
Email: danielas@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.