Customized brain stimulation to help stroke recovery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether carefully targeted, noninvasive electrical stimulation of the brain can improve arm and overall recovery after an ischemic stroke. It may help by supporting brain relearning during the first weeks after stroke.
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Who can take part
- Be age 18 or older
- Have had an ischemic stroke (confirmed on exam and brain imaging) within the last 4 weeks
- Have weakness on one side of the body, especially reduced use of an arm
- Your stroke severity should be mild to moderate (NIHSS score between 3 and 7) and function score mRS 3 or less
- You must be able to safely have MRI and brain stimulation (TMS), and be able to consent
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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