Hands and mouth: brain study could unlock new stroke rehab
NCT ID NCT06908863
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study looks at how the brain controls fine hand movements and speech, using MRI scans in 20 healthy right-handed adults aged 18-35. Participants first practice motor and facial tasks for two weeks, then have an MRI while performing similar tasks. The goal is to find shared brain networks, which could one day help stroke patients recover speech through hand exercises.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward new rehabilitation strategies for stroke patients by using hand exercises to improve speech.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 20 healthy young adults, so results may not apply to patients or lead to direct treatments.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de Nice
Nice, PACA, 06003, France