Could zapping the brain and spine together boost recovery?
NCT ID NCT07334977
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether combining non-invasive brain and spinal cord stimulation during a movement task can improve hand function and thinking in people with stroke or spinal cord injury. 45 participants will receive both types of stimulation separately and together to see if they work better as a pair. The goal is to understand how these techniques might help recovery, not to provide a treatment yet.
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Centre de la Tour de Gassies
RECRUITINGBruges, 33520, France
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Service de Médecine Physique & Réadaptation - CHU Bordeaux
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What this could mean
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Active substance
tDCS (transcranial Direct Current Stimulation) and tSCS (transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a new rehabilitation approach that combines brain and spinal stimulation to improve recovery after neurological injuries.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-phase study (45 people) testing immediate effects only. It may not translate to long-term benefits or work for all types of injuries.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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