Zapping the scalp could save brain tissue after stroke

NCT ID NCT06440707

First seen May 02, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a new treatment for people who have had a stroke caused by a blood clot. A weak electrical current is applied through electrodes on the scalp to increase blood flow to the brain and protect at-risk tissue. The goal is to find the safest and most effective dose. The study involves 120 adults with acute ischemic stroke.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Duke Medical Center Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

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  • Johns Hopkins Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States

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  • University of California- Los Angeles (UCLA)

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    Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

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