Brain zaps may help stroke patients see the whole picture

NCT ID NCT07580066

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Luzerner Kantonsspital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a gentle magnetic pulse called cTBS can improve attention in people who, after a stroke, ignore one side of their surroundings. Sixty adults with right-brain stroke and left-sided neglect will receive real or fake stimulation to the cerebellum or brain's attention center. Researchers will track eye movements and brain activity to see if the cerebellum plays a key role in recovery.

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 (cTBS) using a magnetic coil
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a new non-invasive treatment to help stroke survivors with neglect pay better attention to their surroundings.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (60 people) that is not yet recruiting. It tests a temporary effect, not a cure, and may not lead to lasting improvement.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

perceptual disorders stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEMISPATIAL NEGLECT STROKE VISUAL NEGLECT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Klinik für Neurologie und Neurorehabilitation

Lucerne, Canton of Lucerne, 6004, Switzerland

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