Brain wave training shows promise for early stroke recovery
NCT ID NCT05884762
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether using EEG neurofeedback — a way to train brain activity — can improve arm movement in people who recently had a stroke. Forty adults with a stroke within the past three weeks will either get real or fake (sham) neurofeedback, plus standard rehab. The goal is to see if this early brain training boosts recovery of arm function.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- electroencephalographic neurofeedback
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new way to improve arm movement recovery after stroke, especially when started very early.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants. The sham control may also show benefits, and the real effect could be small or absent.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Rennes Chu
RECRUITINGRennes, 35000, France
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