Stroke's hidden toll: brain scans reveal emotion perception changes

NCT ID NCT05595005

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

Summary

This study looked at how stroke changes the brain's ability to recognize emotions like fear and happiness. Researchers used MRI and EEG to compare stroke patients with healthy volunteers. The study was stopped early and only included 2 participants, so findings are very limited.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to

If successful, this research could help develop better therapies for emotional perception problems after stroke.

What could go wrong

The study was terminated early with only 2 participants, so results are very limited and may not be reliable. It was a small, early-stage observation.

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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.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hôpital Swynghedauw

    Lille, 59037, France