Sleep learning may help stroke survivors regain arm movement
NCT ID NCT04312269
First seen May 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether combining a brain-computer interface training with audio cues played during sleep can improve arm function in people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago. 70 participants will practice moving a cursor on a screen using muscle signals, then hear related sounds while they sleep to strengthen memory of the training. The goal is to see if this leads to better real-world arm use.
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Northwestern University
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Targeted Memory Reactivation (TMR) during sleep combined with MyoCI training
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could offer a new way to enhance motor recovery in chronic stroke survivors without drugs or surgery.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with only 70 participants, and the benefits may be small or not generalize to daily life. The intervention is complex and requires consistent sleep monitoring.
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