A Pilot Trial of Remotely-Supervised Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (RS-tDCS) to Enhance Motor Learning in Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Are you eligible to participate in this study?
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
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Conditions: Multiple Sclerosis
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Age: Between 18 years - 70 years
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Gender: Male or Female
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Other Inclusion Criteria:
- Definite MS diagnosis, progressive subtype
- 9-Hole Peg Test score between -1.0 and -4.0 standard deviations from age-based normative data
- Score of < 7.5 or less on the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) (with caregiver proxy required for those with scores of 6.5 or greater)*
- Ability to understand the informed consent process and provide consent to participate in the study
You may not be eligible for this study if the following are true:
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- Primary neurologic, psychiatric or other medical disorder other than MS
- Use of upper extremity Botox injection within 3 months
- Current use of intrathecal Baclofen
- History of seizure disorder
- History of head trauma or medical device in head or neck
- Clinically significant abnormality on electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Symbol Digit Modalities Test or Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT) score =3.0 SD from published norms
- Wide Range Achievement Test (WRAT-4) reading level below average (<85) (estimated general intellectual function)
- Skin disorder/sensitive near stimulation locations
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