Shocking the brain back to life: VR and zaps may restore arm movement after stroke
NCT ID NCT04291573
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study tested whether combining a gentle brain stimulation technique (HD-tDCS) with virtual reality therapy could help people who had a stroke more than three months ago recover arm function. Fifty-eight participants received either real or sham stimulation during VR sessions. The goal was to see if the combo boosts neuroplasticity and improves arm movement, dexterity, and daily use.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- HD-tDCS (brain stimulation device) and virtual reality therapy
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this approach could offer a new way to improve arm movement and daily function for people who have had a stroke.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, early-stage trial (58 people) with no phase designation, so results may not apply widely. The improvements might be modest and not last long-term.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Montpellier hospital Lapeyronie
Montpellier, 34000, France