Timing of brain stimulation after a stroke
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This study tests whether giving a mild brain stimulation treatment (called transcranial direct current stimulation, or tDCS) at different times during daily rehabilitation helps people recover arm and hand movement better after a recent stroke. It is a non-invasive treatment that could boost the effects of your therapy.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must have had a confirmed stroke (either from a clot or bleeding in the brain).
- Your stroke should have happened recently (within the time frame the study specifies).
- You must have some weakness or difficulty moving your affected arm or hand.
- You must be medically stable enough to take part in daily rehabilitation and stimulation sessions.
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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