Can a 5-day brain zap fix memory after stroke?
NCT ID NCT07573501
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive electrical brain stimulation (tACS) can improve working memory in people who have memory problems after a stroke. 24 participants will receive either real or fake stimulation for 40 minutes a day for 5 days, alongside cognitive therapy. Researchers will measure memory performance and brain activity before and after treatment.
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 a non-drug way to help stroke survivors regain memory and thinking skills.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 24 people. The effect may be small or not last, and results may not apply to all stroke patients.
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Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China