TMS and bimanual therapy for arm recovery after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests if combining repetitive magnetic brain stimulation (rTMS) with two-handed therapy can improve arm function after a first-time stroke. It may help people who have weakness or difficulty using one hand due to a stroke within the past year.
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Who can take part
- You had your first stroke (not a repeat stroke) in the last 12 months
- You are between 40 and 80 years old
- The stroke caused weakness or trouble using one hand
- Your arm muscles are not too tight (spasticity level below 3 on a standard scale)
- You can follow simple two-step instructions
- You do not have epilepsy, a history of seizures, or take medications that raise seizure risk
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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