Could zapping the brain help stroke survivors move again?
NCT ID NCT06599931
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp (tACS) can change brain activity in people who had a stroke more than 6 months ago. Researchers will use MRI and EEG to see how the stimulation affects movement-related brain regions. 45 participants (including healthy volunteers) will receive two different stimulation frequencies and a placebo in random order.
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ICM_ Institut du Cerveau et de la Moelle épinière, Hôpital Pitié, 47 Bd de l'Hôpital
RECRUITINGParis, 75013, France
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ToNIC - Toulouse neuro Imaging center (Inserm)Pavillon Baudot
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGToulouse, 31300, France
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What this could mean
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Active substance
transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) device
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a new way to improve motor recovery after stroke using targeted brain stimulation.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study focused on understanding brain activity, not on treatment. The stimulation is brief and may not produce lasting benefits.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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