Use of Anodal tDCS to Enhance Upper Limb Recovery in Stroke

Inclusion Criteria: * First ever unilateral ischaemic or haemorrhagic stroke, as documented by CT or MRI scans * Age 21-80 years, both males and females * Within 8 weeks of stroke onset * Severe weakness of one upper limb, defined by a Shoulder Abduction and Finger Extension (SAFE) score \< 5 (Medical Research Council grading) * Provision of informed consent by patient or a legal guardian in accordance with the local ethics committee guidelines and the Declaration of Helsinki Exclusion Criteria: * Bilateral hemispheric or cerebellar strokes * Pre-existing arm pathology (e.g. contracture, severe pain, etc.) on the affected side * Presence of brain implants, and previous insertion of external ventricular drains. * Metallic implants at the level of the neck, mouth cavity and below are permitted (e.g. Cardiac stents, dental implants, pacemakers and other metallic objects) * A history of spontaneous seizures, epilepsy, brain tumour, and cranial surgery * Severe cognitive impairment (MOCA Score \<10) that would hinder sufficient understanding of the instructions * Pregnancy