Brain Signals to Predict Stroke Recovery Success
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study uses a safe brain-stimulation test to identify patterns that predict how well stroke patients will recover. By understanding these patterns early, doctors may eventually personalize rehabilitation plans to help patients regain more function.
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Who can take part
- You had your first and only ischemic stroke (a blood clot in the brain), confirmed by CT or MRI scan
- You are between 5 days and 6 months since your stroke
- You are between 40 and 65 years old
- Your thinking and memory are mostly intact (MoCA score of 20 or higher)
- You have no serious anxiety or depression symptoms (HADS score below 11)
- Your arm weakness is moderate—not completely paralyzed, but not fully strong (MRC grade 2–4)
- You have mild to moderate muscle stiffness, not severe (Modified Ashworth Scale 3 or less)
- No pacemakers, cochlear implants, or other implanted electronic devices
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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