Brain stimulation for post-stroke muscle stiffness and movement
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a new type of brain stimulation (deep anterior cerebellar stimulation) to see if it can reduce muscle stiffness and improve movement in people who had a stroke 9–36 months ago and still have tightness or weakness that hasn't gotten better with therapy.
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Who can take part
- Your stroke happened between 9 months and 3 years ago.
- You have muscle stiffness or tightness in at least one arm or leg after the stroke.
- You have tried rehabilitation (like physical or occupational therapy) for at least 3 months.
- Your muscle stiffness or movement has not improved in the last 3 months or more.
- You do not have seizures after the stroke, depression, or other conditions that make brain surgery unsafe (like bleeding problems).
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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