Can gentle nerve stimulation help stroke survivors move better?
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests how a gentle electrical stimulation of the arm might improve your sense of position and movement after a stroke. It compares stroke survivors to healthy volunteers to see if this treatment helps your brain reconnect with your arm.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You had a stroke (either ischemic or hemorrhagic) that left your arm weak or hard to move.
- Your stroke happened at least 6 months ago (chronic stage).
- You have mild to moderate arm weakness (scores 35–53 on a special arm function test).
- Your arm muscles are not too tight (a score below 3 on a tightness scale).
- You are able to understand instructions and follow along (MMSE score above 24).
- You have no other serious health problems that limit arm movement, like severe pain or recent surgery.
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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