Brain electric field therapy for memory loss after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests a new treatment that uses a gentle electric field on the head, guided by acupuncture points, to help improve memory and thinking problems that can happen after a stroke. It may offer a new way to support brain recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 35 and 80 years old.
- You have mild to moderate memory or thinking problems after a stroke (based on a memory test score of 12-24).
- You can speak Mandarin and have a caregiver who can support you.
- You do not have severe heart, liver, kidney, or blood diseases, or unstable heart or blood vessel conditions.
- You do not have skin problems where needles would go (like sores, ulcers, or raised scars).
- You are able to have an MRI scan (no metal implants or severe claustrophobia).
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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