Electric brain stimulation shows promise for stroke recovery

NCT ID NCT06134921

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Mahidol University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp (tES) can improve movement and thinking in people who had a stroke. Sixty adults who had a stroke between 2 weeks and 2 years ago received real or fake stimulation while doing physical therapy. Researchers measured changes in brain activity and motor skills to see if the stimulation helps recovery.

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) device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a safe, non-drug way to boost motor and cognitive recovery after a stroke.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study without a treatment phase, so results may not apply widely. The stimulation may cause discomfort or not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hemorrhagic stroke ischemic stroke stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC STROKE HEMORRHAGIC STROKE ISCHEMIC STROKE SUBACUTE STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Faculty of Physical Therapy, Mahidol University

Salaya, Nakonpathom, 73170, Thailand

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