Vibration and brain zaps show promise for stroke rehab

NCT ID NCT06893653

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether combining focal muscle vibration (gentle muscle shaking) with transcranial direct current stimulation (a mild brain current) could help stroke survivors move better and reduce muscle tightness. Sixty people with chronic stroke received these treatments along with standard physical therapy. The goal was to see if the combo works better than either treatment alone.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: focal muscle vibration and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) devices
What this could lead to: If this combination works, it could point toward a better rehabilitation approach for stroke survivors, helping them regain movement and reduce muscle stiffness.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The interventions are still experimental and not yet proven to be widely effective.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity Muscle Spasticity stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Pakistan Railway Hospital

Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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