Could zapping the brain and spine together boost recovery?

NCT ID NCT07334977

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, France Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether combining non-invasive brain and spinal cord stimulation during a movement task can improve hand function and thinking in people with stroke or spinal cord injury. 45 participants will receive both types of stimulation separately and together to see if they work better as a pair. The goal is to understand how these techniques might help recovery, not to provide a treatment yet.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: tDCS (transcranial Direct Current Stimulation) and tSCS (transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a new rehabilitation approach that combines brain and spinal stimulation to improve recovery after neurological injuries.
What could go wrong: This is a small early-phase study (45 people) testing immediate effects only. It may not translate to long-term benefits or work for all types of injuries.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

spinal cord injury stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ABLE BODIED SPINAL CORD INJURY STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centre de la Tour de Gassies
RECRUITING

Bruges, 33520, France
Service de Médecine Physique & Réadaptation - CHU Bordeaux
RECRUITING

Bordeaux, 33000, France

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