Brain mapping study for chronic arm weakness after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study uses MRI scans to understand how the brain controls arm movement in people who have had a stroke. It aims to help develop better rehabilitation therapies for chronic arm weakness.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You had one stroke in a specific part of the brain (called the middle cerebral artery) at least one year ago.
- Your stroke only affected one side of your body, and you have moderate to severe arm weakness on that side.
- You can perform a shoulder lifting task and follow instructions during an MRI.
- You do not have any metal implants, claustrophobia, or other MRI safety concerns.
- You are not pregnant, and you do not have certain other brain or neurological conditions.
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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