Study of hidden and open placebo effects in stroke recovery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at how “open” (told) and “hidden” (not told) placebo effects may change arm recovery after a long-term stroke. You would do recovery-related assessments and likely receive brain-stimulation or related procedures to test these effects.
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Who can take part
- You’re an adult (18 or older).
- You have a long-term stroke (stroke happened 6 months or more ago) with arm weakness on one side (hemiparesis).
- Your arm movement strength score on the Fugl-Meyer test is greater than 11 and 56 or below.
- Before your stroke, you were not very disabled (Modified Rankin Scale score less than 3).
- You can understand and follow study instructions.
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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