Brain stimulation to measure and improve arm recovery after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study uses a brain stimulation technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to measure and possibly change the communication between the two sides of the brain in people who have had a stroke. The goal is to understand how this brain imbalance affects arm and hand recovery, and whether TMS can help improve function.
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Who can take part
- You have had a stroke (ischemic or hemorrhagic) at least 6 months ago.
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have some residual movement in your affected arm and hand (score 4-7 on the Functional Test for the Hemiplegic Upper Extremity).
- You can produce a brain response to TMS in both sides of your brain.
- You are able to give informed written consent and communicate in Chinese.
- You do not have any contraindications to TMS, other neurological diseases, or severe cognitive impairment.
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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