Trial Outcomes & Findings for Balance Training With tDCS for CAI (NCT NCT04390048)
NCT ID: NCT04390048
Last Updated: 2025-03-06
Results Overview
Center of Pressure (COP) velocity (cm/s)
COMPLETED
NA
24 participants
Baseline
2025-03-06
Participant Flow
A total of 24 participants signed informed consent and were enrolled in the study; however, 5 participants withdrew due to scheduling conflicts that occurred after participant enrollment, but prior to assignment of participants to an arm or group; therefore, the enrollment number in the protocol section will differ from the results section as 5 participants did not receive the intervention. The unit assignment are whole participants that have been assigned to the arms/groups.
Participant milestones
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Anodal tDCS and Balance Training (BT) Group
Participants will undergo 4 weeks of BT under anodal tDCS treatment.
Anodal tDCS: An anodal surface electrode will be attached to the contralateral motor cortex (M1) of the CAI-involved side and the reference electrode will be placed on the ipsilateral side of the supraorbital ridge. Anodal tDCS will deliver a low electrical current stimulation at 2 milliamps (mA). Participants will undergo 3 sessions per week for a total of 12 sessions and each session will last approximately 20 minutes.
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Sham tDCS and BT Group
Participants will undergo 4 weeks of BT under sham tDCS.
Sham tDCS: An anodal surface electrode will be attached to the contralateral motor cortex (M1) of the CAI-involved side and the reference electrode will be placed on the ipsilateral side of the supraorbital ridge. Sham tDCS will deliver a low electrical current stimulation at 2 mA and will be turned off 30 seconds following the application. Participants will undergo 3 sessions per week for a total of 12 sessions and each session will last approximately 20 minutes.
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Overall Study
STARTED
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10
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9
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Overall Study
COMPLETED
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9
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6
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Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
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1
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3
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Reasons for withdrawal
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Anodal tDCS and Balance Training (BT) Group
Participants will undergo 4 weeks of BT under anodal tDCS treatment.
Anodal tDCS: An anodal surface electrode will be attached to the contralateral motor cortex (M1) of the CAI-involved side and the reference electrode will be placed on the ipsilateral side of the supraorbital ridge. Anodal tDCS will deliver a low electrical current stimulation at 2 milliamps (mA). Participants will undergo 3 sessions per week for a total of 12 sessions and each session will last approximately 20 minutes.
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Sham tDCS and BT Group
Participants will undergo 4 weeks of BT under sham tDCS.
Sham tDCS: An anodal surface electrode will be attached to the contralateral motor cortex (M1) of the CAI-involved side and the reference electrode will be placed on the ipsilateral side of the supraorbital ridge. Sham tDCS will deliver a low electrical current stimulation at 2 mA and will be turned off 30 seconds following the application. Participants will undergo 3 sessions per week for a total of 12 sessions and each session will last approximately 20 minutes.
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Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
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1
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3
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Baseline Characteristics
Race and Ethnicity were not collected from any participant.
Baseline characteristics by cohort
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Anodal tDCS and Balance Training (BT) Group
n=9 Participants
Participants will undergo 4 weeks of BT under anodal tDCS treatment.
Anodal tDCS: An anodal surface electrode will be attached to the contralateral motor cortex (M1) of the CAI-involved side and the reference electrode will be placed on the ipsilateral side of the supraorbital ridge. Anodal tDCS will deliver a low electrical current stimulation at 2 milliamps (mA). Participants will undergo 3 sessions per week for a total of 12 sessions and each session will last approximately 20 minutes.
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Sham tDCS and BT Group
n=6 Participants
Participants will undergo 4 weeks of BT under sham tDCS.
Sham tDCS: An anodal surface electrode will be attached to the contralateral motor cortex (M1) of the CAI-involved side and the reference electrode will be placed on the ipsilateral side of the supraorbital ridge. Sham tDCS will deliver a low electrical current stimulation at 2 mA and will be turned off 30 seconds following the application. Participants will undergo 3 sessions per week for a total of 12 sessions and each session will last approximately 20 minutes.
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Total
n=15 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
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Age, Categorical
<=18 years
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2 Participants
n=9 Participants
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0 Participants
n=6 Participants
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2 Participants
n=15 Participants
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Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
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7 Participants
n=9 Participants
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6 Participants
n=6 Participants
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13 Participants
n=15 Participants
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Age, Categorical
>=65 years
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0 Participants
n=9 Participants
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0 Participants
n=6 Participants
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0 Participants
n=15 Participants
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Age, Continuous
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23.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.2 • n=9 Participants
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22.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.7 • n=6 Participants
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22.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.4 • n=15 Participants
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Sex: Female, Male
Female
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5 Participants
n=9 Participants
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4 Participants
n=6 Participants
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9 Participants
n=15 Participants
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Sex: Female, Male
Male
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4 Participants
n=9 Participants
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2 Participants
n=6 Participants
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6 Participants
n=15 Participants
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Race and Ethnicity Not Collected
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—
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—
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0 Participants
Race and Ethnicity were not collected from any participant.
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Region of Enrollment
United States
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9 participants
n=9 Participants
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6 participants
n=6 Participants
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15 participants
n=15 Participants
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Height
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173.6 cm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.8 • n=9 Participants
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170.6 cm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.7 • n=6 Participants
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172.4 cm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.5 • n=15 Participants
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: BaselineCenter of Pressure (COP) velocity (cm/s)
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Anodal tDCS and Balance Training (BT) Group
n=9 Participants
Participants will undergo 4 weeks of BT under anodal tDCS treatment.
Anodal tDCS: An anodal surface electrode will be attached to the contralateral motor cortex (M1) of the CAI-involved side and the reference electrode will be placed on the ipsilateral side of the supraorbital ridge. Anodal tDCS will deliver a low electrical current stimulation at 2 milliamps (mA). Participants will undergo 3 sessions per week for a total of 12 sessions and each session will last approximately 20 minutes.
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Sham tDCS and BT Group
n=6 Participants
Participants will undergo 4 weeks of BT under sham tDCS.
Sham tDCS: An anodal surface electrode will be attached to the contralateral motor cortex (M1) of the CAI-involved side and the reference electrode will be placed on the ipsilateral side of the supraorbital ridge. Sham tDCS will deliver a low electrical current stimulation at 2 mA and will be turned off 30 seconds following the application. Participants will undergo 3 sessions per week for a total of 12 sessions and each session will last approximately 20 minutes.
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Static Postural Balance
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57.0 CM/S
Standard Deviation 3.6
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55.9 CM/S
Standard Deviation 3.7
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Week 4Center of Pressure (COP) velocity (cm/s)
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Anodal tDCS and Balance Training (BT) Group
n=9 Participants
Participants will undergo 4 weeks of BT under anodal tDCS treatment.
Anodal tDCS: An anodal surface electrode will be attached to the contralateral motor cortex (M1) of the CAI-involved side and the reference electrode will be placed on the ipsilateral side of the supraorbital ridge. Anodal tDCS will deliver a low electrical current stimulation at 2 milliamps (mA). Participants will undergo 3 sessions per week for a total of 12 sessions and each session will last approximately 20 minutes.
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Sham tDCS and BT Group
n=6 Participants
Participants will undergo 4 weeks of BT under sham tDCS.
Sham tDCS: An anodal surface electrode will be attached to the contralateral motor cortex (M1) of the CAI-involved side and the reference electrode will be placed on the ipsilateral side of the supraorbital ridge. Sham tDCS will deliver a low electrical current stimulation at 2 mA and will be turned off 30 seconds following the application. Participants will undergo 3 sessions per week for a total of 12 sessions and each session will last approximately 20 minutes.
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Static Postural Balance
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3.4 CM/S
Standard Deviation 0.7
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3.4 CM/S
Standard Deviation 0.7
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: BaselineThe active motor threshold (AMT) was measured by transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) using a computation program, Parameter Estimation by Sequential Testing (PEST). AMT was defined as the minimum TMS intensity required to elicit an adequate motor-evoked potential (MEP) in the soleus muscle. A lower AMT reflects greater corticospinal excitability. The unit of measure is Percentage of Maximum Stimulus Output (MSO)
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Anodal tDCS and Balance Training (BT) Group
n=8 Participants
Participants will undergo 4 weeks of BT under anodal tDCS treatment.
Anodal tDCS: An anodal surface electrode will be attached to the contralateral motor cortex (M1) of the CAI-involved side and the reference electrode will be placed on the ipsilateral side of the supraorbital ridge. Anodal tDCS will deliver a low electrical current stimulation at 2 milliamps (mA). Participants will undergo 3 sessions per week for a total of 12 sessions and each session will last approximately 20 minutes.
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Sham tDCS and BT Group
n=5 Participants
Participants will undergo 4 weeks of BT under sham tDCS.
Sham tDCS: An anodal surface electrode will be attached to the contralateral motor cortex (M1) of the CAI-involved side and the reference electrode will be placed on the ipsilateral side of the supraorbital ridge. Sham tDCS will deliver a low electrical current stimulation at 2 mA and will be turned off 30 seconds following the application. Participants will undergo 3 sessions per week for a total of 12 sessions and each session will last approximately 20 minutes.
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Active Motor Threshold (AMT)
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43.6 Percentage of MSO
Standard Deviation 9.0
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39.4 Percentage of MSO
Standard Deviation 13.1
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: 4 weeksThe active motor threshold (AMT) was measured by transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) using a computation program, Parameter Estimation by Sequential Testing (PEST). AMT was defined as the minimum TMS intensity required to elicit an adequate motor-evoked potential (MEP) in the soleus muscle. A lower AMT reflects greater corticospinal excitability. The unit of measure is Percentage of Maximum Stimulus Output (MSO)
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Anodal tDCS and Balance Training (BT) Group
n=8 Participants
Participants will undergo 4 weeks of BT under anodal tDCS treatment.
Anodal tDCS: An anodal surface electrode will be attached to the contralateral motor cortex (M1) of the CAI-involved side and the reference electrode will be placed on the ipsilateral side of the supraorbital ridge. Anodal tDCS will deliver a low electrical current stimulation at 2 milliamps (mA). Participants will undergo 3 sessions per week for a total of 12 sessions and each session will last approximately 20 minutes.
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Sham tDCS and BT Group
n=5 Participants
Participants will undergo 4 weeks of BT under sham tDCS.
Sham tDCS: An anodal surface electrode will be attached to the contralateral motor cortex (M1) of the CAI-involved side and the reference electrode will be placed on the ipsilateral side of the supraorbital ridge. Sham tDCS will deliver a low electrical current stimulation at 2 mA and will be turned off 30 seconds following the application. Participants will undergo 3 sessions per week for a total of 12 sessions and each session will last approximately 20 minutes.
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Active Motor Threshold (AMT)
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43.9 Percentage of MSO
Standard Deviation 12.1
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39.4 Percentage of MSO
Standard Deviation 13.0
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: BaselineThe percentage score of the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM). The total percentage score ranges from 0-100. The higher score indicates a better ankle function.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Anodal tDCS and Balance Training (BT) Group
n=9 Participants
Participants will undergo 4 weeks of BT under anodal tDCS treatment.
Anodal tDCS: An anodal surface electrode will be attached to the contralateral motor cortex (M1) of the CAI-involved side and the reference electrode will be placed on the ipsilateral side of the supraorbital ridge. Anodal tDCS will deliver a low electrical current stimulation at 2 milliamps (mA). Participants will undergo 3 sessions per week for a total of 12 sessions and each session will last approximately 20 minutes.
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Sham tDCS and BT Group
n=6 Participants
Participants will undergo 4 weeks of BT under sham tDCS.
Sham tDCS: An anodal surface electrode will be attached to the contralateral motor cortex (M1) of the CAI-involved side and the reference electrode will be placed on the ipsilateral side of the supraorbital ridge. Sham tDCS will deliver a low electrical current stimulation at 2 mA and will be turned off 30 seconds following the application. Participants will undergo 3 sessions per week for a total of 12 sessions and each session will last approximately 20 minutes.
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Self-reported Functional Scores
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82.8 Percentage of FAAM
Standard Deviation 15.2
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89.5 Percentage of FAAM
Standard Deviation 13.8
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 4 weeksThe percentage score of the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM). The total percentage score ranges from 0-100. The higher score indicates a better ankle function.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Anodal tDCS and Balance Training (BT) Group
n=9 Participants
Participants will undergo 4 weeks of BT under anodal tDCS treatment.
Anodal tDCS: An anodal surface electrode will be attached to the contralateral motor cortex (M1) of the CAI-involved side and the reference electrode will be placed on the ipsilateral side of the supraorbital ridge. Anodal tDCS will deliver a low electrical current stimulation at 2 milliamps (mA). Participants will undergo 3 sessions per week for a total of 12 sessions and each session will last approximately 20 minutes.
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Sham tDCS and BT Group
n=6 Participants
Participants will undergo 4 weeks of BT under sham tDCS.
Sham tDCS: An anodal surface electrode will be attached to the contralateral motor cortex (M1) of the CAI-involved side and the reference electrode will be placed on the ipsilateral side of the supraorbital ridge. Sham tDCS will deliver a low electrical current stimulation at 2 mA and will be turned off 30 seconds following the application. Participants will undergo 3 sessions per week for a total of 12 sessions and each session will last approximately 20 minutes.
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Self-reported Functional Scores
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90.3 Percentage of FAAM
Standard Deviation 15.4
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98.4 Percentage of FAAM
Standard Deviation 1.2
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: BaselineThe maximal peak-to-peak amplitude ratios of the Hoffman reflex (H-reflex) and the motor response (M-wave) of the soleus muscle were calculated by normalizing the maximal H-reflex amplitude to the maximal M-wave amplitude (Hmax/Mmax ratio). A higher Hmax/Mmax indicates a greater spinal reflex excitability.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Anodal tDCS and Balance Training (BT) Group
n=8 Participants
Participants will undergo 4 weeks of BT under anodal tDCS treatment.
Anodal tDCS: An anodal surface electrode will be attached to the contralateral motor cortex (M1) of the CAI-involved side and the reference electrode will be placed on the ipsilateral side of the supraorbital ridge. Anodal tDCS will deliver a low electrical current stimulation at 2 milliamps (mA). Participants will undergo 3 sessions per week for a total of 12 sessions and each session will last approximately 20 minutes.
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Sham tDCS and BT Group
n=5 Participants
Participants will undergo 4 weeks of BT under sham tDCS.
Sham tDCS: An anodal surface electrode will be attached to the contralateral motor cortex (M1) of the CAI-involved side and the reference electrode will be placed on the ipsilateral side of the supraorbital ridge. Sham tDCS will deliver a low electrical current stimulation at 2 mA and will be turned off 30 seconds following the application. Participants will undergo 3 sessions per week for a total of 12 sessions and each session will last approximately 20 minutes.
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Spinal Reflex Excitability
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0.40 Ratio
Standard Deviation 0.21
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0.39 Ratio
Standard Deviation 0.10
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 4 weeksThe maximal peak-to-peak amplitude ratios of the Hoffman reflex (H-reflex) and the motor response (M-wave) of the soleus muscle were calculated by normalizing the maximal H-reflex amplitude to the maximal M-wave amplitude (Hmax/Mmax ratio). A higher Hmax/Mmax indicates a greater spinal reflex excitability.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Anodal tDCS and Balance Training (BT) Group
n=8 Participants
Participants will undergo 4 weeks of BT under anodal tDCS treatment.
Anodal tDCS: An anodal surface electrode will be attached to the contralateral motor cortex (M1) of the CAI-involved side and the reference electrode will be placed on the ipsilateral side of the supraorbital ridge. Anodal tDCS will deliver a low electrical current stimulation at 2 milliamps (mA). Participants will undergo 3 sessions per week for a total of 12 sessions and each session will last approximately 20 minutes.
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Sham tDCS and BT Group
n=5 Participants
Participants will undergo 4 weeks of BT under sham tDCS.
Sham tDCS: An anodal surface electrode will be attached to the contralateral motor cortex (M1) of the CAI-involved side and the reference electrode will be placed on the ipsilateral side of the supraorbital ridge. Sham tDCS will deliver a low electrical current stimulation at 2 mA and will be turned off 30 seconds following the application. Participants will undergo 3 sessions per week for a total of 12 sessions and each session will last approximately 20 minutes.
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Spinal Reflex Excitability
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0.40 Ratio
Standard Deviation 0.16
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0.40 Ratio
Standard Deviation 0.18
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: BaselineThe soleus active muscle response, due to transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) pulses over the motor cortex, will be used for quantifying the motor evoked potential.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Anodal tDCS and Balance Training (BT) Group
n=8 Participants
Participants will undergo 4 weeks of BT under anodal tDCS treatment.
Anodal tDCS: An anodal surface electrode will be attached to the contralateral motor cortex (M1) of the CAI-involved side and the reference electrode will be placed on the ipsilateral side of the supraorbital ridge. Anodal tDCS will deliver a low electrical current stimulation at 2 milliamps (mA). Participants will undergo 3 sessions per week for a total of 12 sessions and each session will last approximately 20 minutes.
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Sham tDCS and BT Group
n=5 Participants
Participants will undergo 4 weeks of BT under sham tDCS.
Sham tDCS: An anodal surface electrode will be attached to the contralateral motor cortex (M1) of the CAI-involved side and the reference electrode will be placed on the ipsilateral side of the supraorbital ridge. Sham tDCS will deliver a low electrical current stimulation at 2 mA and will be turned off 30 seconds following the application. Participants will undergo 3 sessions per week for a total of 12 sessions and each session will last approximately 20 minutes.
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Corticospinal Excitability as Evaluated by the Peak-to-peak Amplitude of Motor Evoked Potential (MEP)
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0.68 mV
Standard Deviation 0.33
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0.63 mV
Standard Deviation 0.25
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 4 weeksThe soleus active muscle response, due to transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) pulses over the motor cortex, will be used for quantifying the motor evoked potential.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Anodal tDCS and Balance Training (BT) Group
n=8 Participants
Participants will undergo 4 weeks of BT under anodal tDCS treatment.
Anodal tDCS: An anodal surface electrode will be attached to the contralateral motor cortex (M1) of the CAI-involved side and the reference electrode will be placed on the ipsilateral side of the supraorbital ridge. Anodal tDCS will deliver a low electrical current stimulation at 2 milliamps (mA). Participants will undergo 3 sessions per week for a total of 12 sessions and each session will last approximately 20 minutes.
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Sham tDCS and BT Group
n=5 Participants
Participants will undergo 4 weeks of BT under sham tDCS.
Sham tDCS: An anodal surface electrode will be attached to the contralateral motor cortex (M1) of the CAI-involved side and the reference electrode will be placed on the ipsilateral side of the supraorbital ridge. Sham tDCS will deliver a low electrical current stimulation at 2 mA and will be turned off 30 seconds following the application. Participants will undergo 3 sessions per week for a total of 12 sessions and each session will last approximately 20 minutes.
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Corticospinal Excitability as Evaluated by the Peak-to-peak Amplitude of Motor Evoked Potential (MEP)
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0.46 mV
Standard Deviation 0.16
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0.46 mV
Standard Deviation 017
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: BaselineThe anterior reach distance (cm) was measured by the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT).
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Anodal tDCS and Balance Training (BT) Group
n=9 Participants
Participants will undergo 4 weeks of BT under anodal tDCS treatment.
Anodal tDCS: An anodal surface electrode will be attached to the contralateral motor cortex (M1) of the CAI-involved side and the reference electrode will be placed on the ipsilateral side of the supraorbital ridge. Anodal tDCS will deliver a low electrical current stimulation at 2 milliamps (mA). Participants will undergo 3 sessions per week for a total of 12 sessions and each session will last approximately 20 minutes.
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Sham tDCS and BT Group
n=6 Participants
Participants will undergo 4 weeks of BT under sham tDCS.
Sham tDCS: An anodal surface electrode will be attached to the contralateral motor cortex (M1) of the CAI-involved side and the reference electrode will be placed on the ipsilateral side of the supraorbital ridge. Sham tDCS will deliver a low electrical current stimulation at 2 mA and will be turned off 30 seconds following the application. Participants will undergo 3 sessions per week for a total of 12 sessions and each session will last approximately 20 minutes.
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Dynamic Postural Control as Measured by the Reach Distance
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57.0 cm
Standard Deviation 3.6
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55.9 cm
Standard Deviation 3.7
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 4 weeksThe anterior reach distance (cm) was measured by the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT).
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Anodal tDCS and Balance Training (BT) Group
n=9 Participants
Participants will undergo 4 weeks of BT under anodal tDCS treatment.
Anodal tDCS: An anodal surface electrode will be attached to the contralateral motor cortex (M1) of the CAI-involved side and the reference electrode will be placed on the ipsilateral side of the supraorbital ridge. Anodal tDCS will deliver a low electrical current stimulation at 2 milliamps (mA). Participants will undergo 3 sessions per week for a total of 12 sessions and each session will last approximately 20 minutes.
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Sham tDCS and BT Group
n=6 Participants
Participants will undergo 4 weeks of BT under sham tDCS.
Sham tDCS: An anodal surface electrode will be attached to the contralateral motor cortex (M1) of the CAI-involved side and the reference electrode will be placed on the ipsilateral side of the supraorbital ridge. Sham tDCS will deliver a low electrical current stimulation at 2 mA and will be turned off 30 seconds following the application. Participants will undergo 3 sessions per week for a total of 12 sessions and each session will last approximately 20 minutes.
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Dynamic Postural Control as Measured by the Reach Distance
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61.7 cm
Standard Deviation 4.5
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62.2 cm
Standard Deviation 9.1
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: BaselineThe completion time (seconds) for the lateral hop will be measured. Each trial consists of 10 lateral hops. The average completion time of 3 trials will be reported. The completion time will be recorded using a stopwatch in seconds.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Anodal tDCS and Balance Training (BT) Group
n=9 Participants
Participants will undergo 4 weeks of BT under anodal tDCS treatment.
Anodal tDCS: An anodal surface electrode will be attached to the contralateral motor cortex (M1) of the CAI-involved side and the reference electrode will be placed on the ipsilateral side of the supraorbital ridge. Anodal tDCS will deliver a low electrical current stimulation at 2 milliamps (mA). Participants will undergo 3 sessions per week for a total of 12 sessions and each session will last approximately 20 minutes.
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Sham tDCS and BT Group
n=6 Participants
Participants will undergo 4 weeks of BT under sham tDCS.
Sham tDCS: An anodal surface electrode will be attached to the contralateral motor cortex (M1) of the CAI-involved side and the reference electrode will be placed on the ipsilateral side of the supraorbital ridge. Sham tDCS will deliver a low electrical current stimulation at 2 mA and will be turned off 30 seconds following the application. Participants will undergo 3 sessions per week for a total of 12 sessions and each session will last approximately 20 minutes.
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Dynamic Postural Balance as Measured by the Time to Complete the Lateral Hop
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7.4 second
Standard Deviation 2.9
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7.2 second
Standard Deviation 2.7
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 4 weeksThe completion time (seconds) for the lateral hop will be measured. Each trial consists of 10 lateral hops. The average completion time of 3 trials will be reported. The completion time will be recorded using a stopwatch in seconds.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Anodal tDCS and Balance Training (BT) Group
n=9 Participants
Participants will undergo 4 weeks of BT under anodal tDCS treatment.
Anodal tDCS: An anodal surface electrode will be attached to the contralateral motor cortex (M1) of the CAI-involved side and the reference electrode will be placed on the ipsilateral side of the supraorbital ridge. Anodal tDCS will deliver a low electrical current stimulation at 2 milliamps (mA). Participants will undergo 3 sessions per week for a total of 12 sessions and each session will last approximately 20 minutes.
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Sham tDCS and BT Group
n=5 Participants
Participants will undergo 4 weeks of BT under sham tDCS.
Sham tDCS: An anodal surface electrode will be attached to the contralateral motor cortex (M1) of the CAI-involved side and the reference electrode will be placed on the ipsilateral side of the supraorbital ridge. Sham tDCS will deliver a low electrical current stimulation at 2 mA and will be turned off 30 seconds following the application. Participants will undergo 3 sessions per week for a total of 12 sessions and each session will last approximately 20 minutes.
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Dynamic Postural Balance as Measured by the Time to Complete the Lateral Hop
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5.3 second
Standard Deviation 1.3
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6.7 second
Standard Deviation 3.8
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Adverse Events
Anodal tDCS and Balance Training (BT) Group
Sham tDCS and BT Group
Serious adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Other adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Additional Information
Results disclosure agreements
- Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
- Publication restrictions are in place