Could a gentle brain zap boost stroke arm recovery?
NCT ID NCT07458503
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether adding a mild brain stimulation technique (tDCS) to a standard arm therapy (constraint-induced therapy) helps people who had a stroke more than therapy alone. Forty adults with chronic stroke and mild-to-moderate arm weakness will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. Over six weeks, both groups will do arm exercises, but one group will also receive tDCS during sessions. Researchers will measure changes in arm movement, muscle health, and electrical activity.
What this could mean
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Active substance
transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a better rehabilitation method for arm weakness after stroke.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 people. The added benefit of tDCS over therapy alone may be small or absent.
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State University of Pará - Center for Biological and Health Sciences (UEPA)
Belém, Pará, 66087-662, Brazil
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