Brain zaps tested for stroke arm recovery – but study stalls

NCT ID NCT03323255

Terminated Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

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

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

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hemiplegia Paresis stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BRAIN CONNECTIVITY HEMIPARESIS STROKE TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hôpital Swynghedauw, CHU lille

Lille, 59037, France

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