Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria:18 and 75 years * Confirmed diagnosis of Acquired brain injury (individuals with stroke or Traumatic Brain Injury) * At least 6 months post-injury * Complaints of weak movement of hands and fingers * Ability to understand the instructions that are part of the tDCS-MusicGlove testing and intervention * Willingness and ability to participate in and travel to Kessler Foundation for the baseline assessment visits, 10 training visits, and post-training follow-up visits * Ability to sit and be active for 2 hours on a chair (or wheelchair) without cardiac, respiratory and/or pain disturbances as assessed during the screening visit. * Willingness to give written informed consent. * Medically stable and not planning for a major change in medications for at least 4 months Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to move the hand because of muscle stiffness (scoring 3 or more on the Ashworth scale) * Have lost the sensation of hand movement * Have a history of alcohol abuse and/or illicit drug use * Have a problem with the eyesight that would make it difficult to notice the changing instructions on a computer screen * Currently enrolled in another research study that might affect this research study * A history of epilepsy (including family members who are diagnosed with epilepsy) * An active history of migraine or chronic headache * A history of mental illness (e.g. schizophrenia, anxiety, depression, and PTSD) * Past or current history of treated ringing in the ears known as tinnitus or severe hearing problems * Have a tattoo with metal-based ink in the head or neck. * Have severe skin damage on the scalp * Afraid of confined spaces (claustrophobic) * Have metallic implants, including intracranial electrodes, surgical clips, shrapnel or a pacemaker. * Currently taking medications that increase the risk of seizures * Pregnant