New stimulation combo aims to strengthen hands in ALS
NCT ID NCT06172621
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether pairing non-invasive brain and spinal cord stimulation with hand exercises can improve hand strength and dexterity in veterans with ALS. Thirty-two participants will first undergo a personalized optimization period, then receive two weeks of the combined therapy. The goal is to see if this approach can strengthen weakened nerve circuits and offer real-world benefits for daily hand tasks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- paired non-invasive brain and spinal cord stimulation plus hand exercises
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could lead to a non-drug therapy that helps people with ALS maintain hand function for daily activities.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 32 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is temporary and may not produce lasting benefits.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, NY
RECRUITINGThe Bronx, New York, 10468-3904, United States
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