Brain zaps plus nerve pulses: a new hope for stroke recovery?
NCT ID NCT01207336
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether combining two types of electrical stimulation can improve hand and arm movement in people who recently had a stroke. One stimulation is applied to the brain (tDCS) and the other to a nerve in the wrist. Participants receive five daily sessions, and their motor skills are measured before and after. The goal is to see if the combination works better than nerve stimulation alone.
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 peripheral nerve stimulation
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a drug-free, non-invasive way to boost motor recovery after a stroke.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-phase study (20 people) testing only one session per day for five days. Results may not translate to lasting improvement or apply to all stroke patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centre d' Investigation Clinique de Toulouse et Hopitaux de Toulouse ( Purpan)
Toulouse, 31059, France
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