Magnetic pulses to the brain may help stroke survivors move again

NCT ID NCT06400407

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Beijing Tiantan Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called continuous theta-burst stimulation (cTBS) in 60 people who had a stroke within the past two weeks and had moderate to severe arm weakness. The stimulation was guided by brain scans to target areas involved in movement. Participants received either real or sham (fake) stimulation daily for 7 days. The goal was to see if the real stimulation could improve motor function more than the sham, and whether it was safe.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Continuous theta-burst stimulation (a type of magnetic brain stimulation)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a safe, non-drug way to help people regain arm and hand movement after a stroke.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase pilot trial with only 60 participants. The improvement may be modest or not last long, and not everyone may benefit.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ischemic stroke

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

STROKE, ACUTE ISCHEMIC

Contacts and locations

Locations

Beijing Tiantan Hospital

Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100070, China

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