Mild Brain Stimulation to Improve Arm Recovery After Stroke
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This study tests whether a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp (called tDCS) can help people recover arm movement after a recent stroke. It is for people who have severe weakness in one arm and are still within the first 8 weeks of recovery.
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Who can take part
- You had your first stroke (either a clot or bleeding) in one side of the brain, confirmed by a scan.
- You are between 21 and 80 years old.
- It has been less than 8 weeks since your stroke.
- Your affected arm is very weak—unable to lift your shoulder or straighten your fingers.
- You do not have a history of seizures, epilepsy, brain tumor, or brain surgery.
- You are not pregnant, and you do not have metal implants in your head or neck.
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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