Brain stimulation tailored to your brain waves could boost stroke hand recovery
NCT ID NCT06533176
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether delivering transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) at the exact moment your brain shows strong signals to your hand muscles can improve hand function after a stroke. Researchers will compare this personalized timing to random timing in 37 people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago. The goal is to see if this approach activates the damaged brain pathways better and relates to real-world hand movement ability.
What this could mean
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Active substance
personalized brain state-dependent single-pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a more effective way to use TMS for hand rehabilitation after stroke.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (37 participants) focused on measuring brain responses, not on proving clinical improvement. The approach may not translate into better hand function in daily life.
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University of Iowa
RECRUITINGIowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States
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