Brain stimulation for arm recovery after stroke
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This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called PCMS to see if it can improve arm movement in people who had a stroke more than 6 months ago. It uses magnetic pulses to boost the brain's ability to control your arm.
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Who can take part
- Your stroke happened more than 6 months ago
- You have weakness on one side of your body, especially in the arm or hand
- You can participate and give consent
- You have moderate to severe arm weakness (a score of less than 66 on a standard arm function test)
- Your thinking and memory are intact (a score above 24 on a standard mental status test)
- During a TMS test, your brain can still produce a muscle twitch in your weak arm (this shows your brain can be stimulated safely)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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