Mild brain stimulation tested to boost arm recovery after stroke

NCT ID NCT07151729

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a mild electrical current applied to the brain (tDCS) can improve arm movement in people who had a stroke. Fifty adults with severe arm weakness within 8 weeks of their first stroke will receive either real or fake (sham) stimulation during rehab. The goal is to see if this adds benefit to standard therapy.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tan Tock Seng Hospital - Integrated Care Hub

    RECRUITING

    Singapore, Singapore, 307382, Singapore

    Contact

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

anodal transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) device

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a safe, non-drug way to improve arm function in people recovering from stroke.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial (50 people) testing a new stimulation site. The effect may be small or no better than sham, and results may not apply to all stroke patients.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.