Scientists scan stroke Survivors' brains to see how movement is controlled
NCT ID NCT06598150
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study uses fMRI to look at brain and spinal cord activity in people who have had a stroke and have weakness on one side. Participants will perform a simple shoulder movement while being scanned. The goal is to understand which neural pathways are used for movement after a stroke, which could help design better rehabilitation in the future.
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 improve understanding of how the brain controls movement after a stroke, potentially guiding future rehabilitation therapies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 32 participants. It does not test a treatment, so any benefits are indirect and far off.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Northwestern University
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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