Can zapping the brain help stroke patients move again?
NCT ID NCT07645560
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a personalized brain stimulation technique called cTBS to help people recover movement after a stroke. Researchers use each patient's brain scan to target the stimulation precisely. Sixty participants will receive either real or sham stimulation alongside standard care, and their recovery will be tracked for 90 days.
What this could mean
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Active substance
continuous theta-burst stimulation (cTBS) using a transcranial magnetic stimulation device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new, personalized brain stimulation treatment to help people recover arm and hand movement after a stroke.
What could go wrong
This is an early phase 2 trial with only 60 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment is still experimental and may not improve recovery more than standard care.
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Beijing Tiantan Hospital
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