Could a mild electric zap to the head help stroke survivors think clearer?
NCT ID NCT04897334
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a painless brain stimulation technique called tDCS, combined with cognitive therapy, can improve thinking and memory in people who recently had a stroke. About 70 adults who had a stroke within the past month and have trouble thinking will receive either real or fake tDCS while doing mental exercises. Researchers will measure changes in cognitive test scores to see if the treatment helps.
What this could mean
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Active substance
transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-drug way to help stroke survivors recover thinking and memory skills.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 70 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The improvement in cognition may be modest or no better than sham stimulation.
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Penn Medicine Rehabilitation
RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19146, United States
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