Theta burst TMS for swallowing problems after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Digestive system, Ear, nose & throat, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a type of brain stimulation called theta burst transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to see if it can help people who have trouble swallowing after a stroke. It is designed for people who had their first stroke within the last 2 weeks to 6 months and are right-handed.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 80 years old
- Had your first stroke between 2 weeks and 6 months ago, and are right-handed
- Have swallowing problems diagnosed by a special X-ray test called a videofluoroscopic swallowing study
- Score above 24 on a memory and thinking test (MMSE)
- Have an intact skull without any prior brain surgery or metal plates
- No metal implants in your head or eye, and no pacemaker or drug pump in your body
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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