Brain stimulation paired with hand exercises for stroke recovery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a new therapy that combines brain stimulation with hand exercises to help improve arm and hand movement after a stroke. It may be a good fit if you had a stroke more than six months ago and still have some difficulty using your arm or hand.
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Who can take part
- You had a stroke that affected only one side of your brain, and it happened at least 6 months ago.
- You are between 40 and 75 years old.
- You have mild to moderate difficulty moving your arm or hand on the affected side.
- You are able to give your written consent to participate.
- You do not have other brain or nerve conditions besides the stroke, and you do not have severe arm stiffness.
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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