TOPSS: TOlerability of transcranial direct current stimulation in Pediatric Stroke Survivors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Transcranial direct current stimulation is a non-invasive neuromodulation technique with emerging therapeutic potential in neurodevelopmental conditions. While childhood-onset stroke survivors frequently experience long-term motor impairment, there are very few studies examining the safety and feasibility of transcranial direct current stimulation in this population.

Objective

To evaluate the safety, feasibility, and tolerability of bihemispheric transcranial direct current stimulation paired with occupational therapy in children and adolescents with chronic hemiparesis following childhood-onset arterial ischemic stroke or intracranial hemorrhage.

Methods

In this single-arm, open-label pilot study, five participants aged 6-19 years of age received five dail

SUBMITTER: Fraser S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12362507 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature