Brain zap plus hand therapy may boost stroke recovery in women

NCT ID NCT07619703

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether combining a gentle brain stimulation technique (C-tDCS) with intensive arm therapy (CIMT) can help women who had a stroke regain arm function and improve quality of life. Twenty-four women from the Araucanía region will be randomly assigned to receive either real or sham stimulation during 10 daily therapy sessions over two weeks. The goal is to see if the added stimulation leads to better movement and daily participation.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.

    RECRUITING

    Temuco, Araucania, 4780000, Chile

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What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

cerebellar transcranial direct current stimulation (C-tDCS)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a safe, low-cost way to improve arm movement and daily living in women recovering from stroke.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The added benefit of brain stimulation over therapy alone is uncertain.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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