Mild zaps to the brain may boost arm recovery after stroke
NCT ID NCT05608525
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This small study tested whether a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp (tDCS) can improve arm movement in people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago. 11 participants received either real or fake stimulation along with standard hand and arm therapy for 20 sessions. Researchers measured brain activity and arm function before, right after, and one month later. The goal was to see if adding brain stimulation makes therapy more effective.
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National University Hospital
Singapore, Singapore
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