Acupuncture and magnetic pulses for arm function after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining scalp acupuncture with a magnetic brain stimulation treatment (called rTMS) can help improve arm and hand movement in people recovering from a recent stroke. They will also look at how these treatments affect the brain's networks.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 to 70 years old and this must be your first stroke, which happened 1 to 6 months ago.
- You must have some movement problems in your arm or hand, but not complete paralysis.
- You must be able to think clearly and have a mental score of at least 20.
- You must not have any metal in your head, a pacemaker, or a skull defect (because the magnetic treatment is not safe with those).
- You must not have had a brain tumor, head injury, or epilepsy in the past.
- You must not have severe vision problems or ignore one side of the room.
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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