Zapping the brain to restore memory after stroke?
NCT ID NCT05953415
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a personalized brain stimulation technique called iTBS to help people with long-term thinking and memory problems after a stroke. Sixty participants received either real or sham stimulation over three weeks. The goal was to see if this approach could safely improve cognitive function.
What this could mean
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Active substance
intermittent theta-burst stimulation (iTBS) device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-drug treatment to ease cognitive problems after a stroke.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the benefits might be modest or temporary.
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Locations
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China Rehabilitation Research Center
Beijing, China