Brain zaps aim to unlock mystery of Post-Stroke fatigue
NCT ID NCT07613970
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study explores why stroke survivors often feel extreme muscle fatigue. Researchers will use a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tACS to temporarily change brain activity in 120 stroke survivors. Participants will do leg exercises until tired while their brain and muscle signals are recorded. The goal is to see if altering brain rhythms can affect how quickly fatigue sets in.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward new ways to treat fatigue in stroke survivors by targeting brain activity.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-phase study with only a single session of stimulation, so results may not translate to real-world benefits. The main goal is understanding, not treatment.
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