Tailored brain zaps could boost stroke recovery

NCT ID NCT07498777

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a personalized brain stimulation technique called IAF-rTMS to help people recover movement after a stroke. Thirty-four adults who had a first ischemic stroke will receive either real or sham stimulation for two weeks each, in a crossover design. Researchers will measure motor function and brain activity to see if the tailored approach works better than placebo.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Individual Alpha Frequency-based repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (IAF-rTMS)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a new, personalized way to improve arm and leg movement after a stroke, without drugs or surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 34 people. The effect may be small or not last long, and results may not apply to all stroke patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ischemic stroke

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ISCHEMIC STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of neurology, National Taiwan Univeristy Hospital Yunlin branch

Douliu, Yunlin County, 640, Taiwan

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