Transcranial direct current stimulation associated with physical-therapy in acute stroke patients - A randomized, triple blind, sham-controlled study

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation has been increasing in popularity in the last few years. Despite vast amounts of articles on the use of tDCS on stroke patients, very little has been done during the acute phase.Measure the effects of tDCS on functional and sensory outcomes throughout the first year post onset of stroke.50 acute stroke patients were randomized and placed into either the treatment or sham group. Anodal tDCS was applied (2...