Brain-Computer interface boosts stroke recovery in early trial
NCT ID NCT07585058
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding brain-computer interface (BCI) training to standard early rehabilitation helps people recover arm and leg movement after an acute ischemic stroke. Sixty adults aged 18 to 80 with one-sided limb weakness will receive either standard rehab alone or standard rehab plus BCI training using virtual hand and gait exercises. The main goal is to see if BCI improves upper-arm function after 30 days.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- EEG-based non-invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) virtual hand/gait training system
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new way to boost motor recovery early after stroke, potentially improving arm and leg function more than standard rehab alone.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all stroke patients. The BCI training is short (5 days), and benefits may be modest or not last.
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