Brain stimulation to help recognize faces after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study uses magnetic pulses to stimulate a part of the brain that helps with recognizing faces, which can be affected after a stroke. It aims to learn more about how the brain processes facial expressions, which may help improve social interactions.
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Who can take part
- You have had a stroke, either within the last 6 months or more than 6 months ago
- You are between 18 and 84 years old
- The stroke affected the middle part of your brain (middle cerebral artery area)
- You are right-handed
- You do not have severe cognitive problems (score at least 15 on a thinking test)
- You do not have other major health conditions like epilepsy, severe depression, or a pacemaker
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