Testing brain stimulation for lasting arm weakness after stroke
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This study tests a brain-stimulation approach in people with chronic stroke who still have arm weakness. The goal is to see whether changing brain activity can improve recovery and function.
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Who can take part
- Your stroke happened more than 6 months ago
- You still have arm weakness on one side (residual upper-limb hemiparesis)
- You can have an arm movement/brain test and get reliable responses (MEP) from a single TMS pulse
- Your arm function score (Fugl-Meyer) is below 66
- Your thinking/memory test score (MMSE) is above 24
- You have no reasons you cannot safely receive TMS or peripheral nerve stimulation (like certain metal in the head/eyes/neck, implanted devices, or seizure history)
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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