Brain zaps for stroke recovery? tiny trial tests cerebellar implant
NCT ID NCT07190092
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether implanting a deep brain stimulation electrode in the cerebellum can reduce spasticity and improve motor function in 12 people who had a stroke 9 to 36 months ago. Participants will receive stimulation at three different frequencies (130, 70, and 30 Hz) combined with rehabilitation to find the most effective setting. It is an early, exploratory trial focused on safety and initial effectiveness.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- deep brain stimulation electrode implanted in the cerebellum
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a new way to reduce muscle stiffness and improve movement in people with long-term post-stroke spasticity.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-phase trial with only 12 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Brain surgery carries risks like infection or bleeding, and the best stimulation settings are still unknown.
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Department of Neurosurgery and Neurology University Hospital nr 2 Collegium Medicum Nicolaus Copernicus University
RECRUITINGBydgoszcz, 85-168, Poland
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