Zapping the brain to restore swallowing after stroke?
NCT ID NCT07766668
First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, called transcranial temporal interference stimulation, can improve swallowing in adults who have difficulty swallowing after an ischemic stroke. Participants will receive either active or sham stimulation combined with swallowing rehabilitation for two weeks. The study will measure changes in swallowing safety and monitor for any side effects.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Individualized transcranial temporal interference stimulation (tTIS) using the NervioX-1000 device
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this non-invasive brain stimulation could offer a new way to improve swallowing safety and reduce complications like pneumonia in stroke survivors.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial with a modest number of participants, and results may not apply to all stroke patients. The stimulation is generally well-tolerated but may cause mild side effects.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310003, China
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