Magnetic pulses to the brain may help stroke survivors move again
NCT ID NCT06400407
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
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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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Beijing Tiantan Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100070, China