Brain zapping study for better motor skills pulled before start
NCT ID NCT05861284
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study planned to test three different ways of using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive brain stimulation method, to see if they could improve how people learn motor skills. The goal was to measure changes in brain signals and task accuracy and speed. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no results are available.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help develop better TMS protocols for motor rehabilitation after injury or stroke.
- What could go wrong
- The study was withdrawn before enrolling anyone, so no data was collected. TMS effects can vary between individuals and may not translate to real-world motor improvement.
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