Brain stimulation for bladder control after stroke
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This trial tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to see if it can improve bladder control in people who have had a stroke. It involves wearing a small device that sends a gentle electrical current to the brain, and may help reduce sudden urges to urinate.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old
- You had a stroke within the last 1 to 12 months
- You have bladder control problems, such as sudden urges to urinate, that are moderate to severe
- You are able to understand and answer questions (scores high on a memory and thinking test)
- You do not have metal implants in your head, a pacemaker, a cochlear implant, a brain tumor, or skull abnormalities
- You do not have a family history of epilepsy or seizures
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