Brain stimulation intensity for arm recovery after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a specific type of brain stimulation, called theta burst stimulation, can help improve arm movement in people who have had a stroke. It looks at how different intensities of the stimulation affect recovery.
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Who can take part
- You had a stroke (either from a blocked or bleeding blood vessel) at least 6 months ago, and it has caused moderate to severe weakness or movement problems in one arm.
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- Your arm function is limited but not completely paralyzed, such as being able to move your arm a little but not use it normally.
- You do not have metal implants, a pacemaker, or other conditions that would make brain stimulation or MRI unsafe.
- You do not have other neurological diseases (besides stroke), severe memory or thinking problems, or very stiff arm muscles.
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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