Brain zaps may restore movement in chronic stroke patients
NCT ID NCT07073248
First seen Nov 21, 2025
Summary
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) can improve arm and leg movement in people who had a stroke more than six months ago. 48 participants will receive either real or sham stimulation over 15 sessions in 5 weeks. Researchers will also use brain scans to see if the stimulation changes brain structure and function.
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Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Danderyd Hospital, Danderyd, Stockholm 18288, Stockholm
RECRUITINGStockholm, Sweden
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation (iTBS) – a non-invasive brain stimulation device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, non-invasive way to improve arm and leg movement in people who have had a stroke, even years later.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (48 people) testing a device, not a drug. The benefits may be modest or not last long, and results may not apply to all stroke survivors.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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