Brain stimulation for arm and leg recovery after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can help improve arm and leg movement after a stroke. You will receive magnetic pulses to specific brain areas, which may help your brain rewire and recover motor function.
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Who can take part
- You must be over 18 years old.
- You must have had your first ischemic stroke (blocked blood vessel in the brain) confirmed by an MRI, within the last 2 to 12 weeks.
- You must have some weakness or trouble moving your arm or leg from the stroke, but you were able to do daily activities before the stroke.
- You must be alert and able to understand and follow study instructions.
- You cannot have had this type of brain stimulation before for this stroke, and you must be free of conditions like epilepsy, certain implants, or pregnancy.
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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