Magnetic pulses aim to restore speech after stroke
NCT ID NCT07608588
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- 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.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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McCausland Center
RECRUITINGColumbia, South Carolina, 29203, United States
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