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To use repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) to treat stroke patients is getting a popular idea. Previous studies seemed to support its effects on facilitating motor recovery after stroke. This study focuses on the motor recovery of lower extremities. Investigators conducted the study to evaluate the treatment effect of rTMS on the functional performance of lower extremities in terms of postural control, balance, and mobility in stroke patients. Investigators hypothesized that these performances could be improved through the better motor control of lower extremities caused by rTMS.
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Setting: inpatient rehabilitation department of Shuang-Ho Hospital.
Study population: Patients received inpatient treatment or rehabilitation for stroke in Shuang-Ho Hospital (SHH).
Eligibility. Screening for eligibility was done by the 2 physiatrists from rehabilitation department of SHH.
Study design: controlled trial with stratified randomization
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Baseline demographic records. The stroke severity was measured by National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Modified Rankin Scale (MRS), Brunnstrum stage, and Manual muscle test (MMT) before intervention.
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These measurements (including the clinical and corticomotor excitability assessments) are performed by one researcher who are responsible for the measurements.
Compliance and side effect. The compliance of interventions were investigated. The attendance of treatments (including rTMS sessions and physical therapy sessions) and possible side effect/discomfort were recorded during the interventions by a researcher. He also tries to understand the reason of drop-out from the study.
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60 participants in 2 patient groups
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