Zapping the brain to unlock lost words after stroke
NCT ID NCT06974279
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a precise form of brain stimulation (TMS) combined with language therapy can improve word-finding in people who have aphasia after a stroke. Fifty stroke survivors will receive either targeted or control stimulation during therapy sessions. The goal is to see if the targeted approach leads to better naming accuracy for words they haven't practiced.
What this could mean
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Active substance
transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-invasive way to boost language recovery after stroke.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial (50 people) testing a device, not a drug. Results may not apply to all stroke survivors, and the benefit may be modest or absent.
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Medical College of Wisconsin
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