Brain stimulation tailored to your brain waves could boost stroke hand recovery

NCT ID NCT06533176

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Sara Hussain Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

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

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Iowa
RECRUITING

Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States

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