Shock therapy for stroke hands? new trial tests brain zaps

NCT ID NCT05866003

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: MetroHealth Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

After a stroke, many people lose the ability to open their affected hand. This study tests three different non-invasive brain stimulation methods combined with hand therapy to see which works best. Researchers will enroll 63 adults who had a stroke 6 to 24 months ago and compare how many blocks they can move in one minute before and after treatment.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and contralaterally controlled functional electrical stimulation (CCFES)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a more effective rehabilitation approach to help stroke survivors regain hand function.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (63 participants) comparing different stimulation protocols. Results may not apply to all stroke survivors, and the improvements may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hemiplegia Paresis stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEMIPLEGIA STROKE UPPER EXTREMITY PARESIS

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Locations

MetroHealth Medical Center
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Cleveland, Ohio, 44109, United States

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