Brain zaps + arm training: new hope for stroke survivors?

NCT ID NCT06752499

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether combining repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) with motor training helps stroke patients regain arm function. 60 participants were split into three groups: online rTMS during training, offline rTMS before training, or sham stimulation. They received 10 sessions over two weeks. The goal was to see if online rTMS boosts recovery more than the other approaches.

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 better way to help stroke survivors regain arm movement.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 people. Results may not apply to all stroke patients, and the improvement might be small.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Paresis stroke disorder

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

STROKE UPPER EXTREMITY PARESIS

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Locations

Changhai Hospital

Shanghai, Yangpu, China
Shanghai Ruijin Hospital, affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of medicine

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200025, China
Shanghai Yang Zhi Rehabilitation Hospital

Shanghai, Songjiang, China

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