Magnetic pulses aim to restore speech after stroke
NCT ID NCT07608588
First seen Jun 10, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can improve word-finding in people who have trouble speaking after a stroke. Researchers will use MRI scans to guide the stimulation and see how the brain responds. The trial involves 45 participants and focuses on naming pictures accurately and quickly.
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McCausland Center
RECRUITINGColumbia, South Carolina, 29203, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-invasive treatment to help stroke survivors regain language skills like naming objects.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with only 45 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The improvement may be small or temporary.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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