Understanding arm weakness after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at the brain changes that happen after a stroke and how they affect arm movement. It uses MRI scans and gentle magnetic pulses to understand your brain better, which may help guide future treatments.
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Who can take part
- You had a stroke more than 6 months ago.
- You have some weakness or trouble moving your arm and hand.
- You can understand simple instructions in English.
- You did not have moderate or major arm problems before the stroke.
- You can see and hear well enough to follow the study tasks.
- You can sit for at least one hour.
- You are safe for MRI and TMS (no metal implants, pacemaker, claustrophobia, seizures, or pregnancy).
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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