Brain stimulation to improve memory after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment designed to help people who have had a stroke recover their working memory and thinking skills. The treatment uses electrical stimulation applied to the scalp and may help your brain rewire itself after stroke damage.
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Who can take part
- You had your first stroke (either bleeding or blocked blood vessel) between 1 and 6 months ago, confirmed by brain imaging (CT or MRI)
- You are between 30 and 80 years old
- You speak Mandarin or Cantonese as your native language
- You are right-handed
- You have been diagnosed with thinking or memory problems after your stroke (measured by the MoCA test)
- You have normal hearing and can repeat words or sentences clearly during testing
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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