Brain stimulation plus hand training after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a combination of brain stimulation and structured hand practice can improve hand movement for people recovering from stroke. It may help because the training targets upper-limb function while using therapy intended to support recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 21 and 90 years old.
- Your first stroke happened at least 6 months ago and no more than 24 months ago.
- You can follow a simple 3-step instruction and remember 2 out of 3 items after 30 minutes.
- You can move your non-affected (uninjured) elbow and open/close your hand on command.
- You have limited finger/wrist extension on the affected side (enough to measure), with intact skin on the affected arm, hand, and scalp.
- While the affected arm is relaxed, special stimulation can cause your fingers to open/extend without pain.
- You can sit up by yourself in a straight-backed, armless chair during the screening time.
- You are medically stable, and you do not have an implanted electronic device like a pacemaker.
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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