Zapping the brain: new hope for stroke patients who can't get standard treatment
NCT ID NCT06440707
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new treatment for people who have had a stroke caused by a blood clot in the brain. A weak electrical current is applied through electrodes on the scalp to increase blood flow and protect brain tissue. The goal is to find the safest and most effective dose. The study involves 120 adults with acute ischemic stroke who cannot receive standard clot-busting treatments.
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Duke Medical Center Hospital
RECRUITINGDurham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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Johns Hopkins Medical Center
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
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University of California- Los Angeles (UCLA)
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