Brain zaps tested for stroke arm recovery – but study stalls
NCT ID NCT03323255
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a single session of magnetic brain stimulation (called rTMS) over a specific brain area could improve pointing movements in people who had a stroke. Only one person took part, and the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if the stimulation could make arm movements faster or smoother, but the tiny size means no firm conclusions can be drawn.
What this could mean
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Active substance
repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) - continuous theta-burst stimulation
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a way to improve arm movement after stroke using non-invasive brain stimulation.
What could go wrong
This was a very small, early study (only 1 participant) that was terminated early, so results are not reliable. The effect of a single session may be temporary or not meaningful.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Hôpital Swynghedauw, CHU lille
Lille, 59037, France