Ultrasound brain stimulation for arm weakness after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a new non-invasive therapy using low-intensity focused ultrasound to stimulate the brain area affected by a stroke, which may help improve arm weakness in people who have had a stroke more than 6 months ago.
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Who can take part
- You are 21 years or older.
- You had only one stroke (either ischemic or hemorrhagic) at least 6 months ago, confirmed by a brain scan.
- You have weakness in one arm, but not total paralysis (a specific test will check this).
- You do not have other nerve or muscle conditions, uncontrolled depression, or memory loss diseases.
- You do not have untreated high blood pressure (your blood pressure should be less than 185/110 at enrollment).
- You are able to undergo MRI and are not pregnant.
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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