Brain zaps boost stroke recovery in small trial
NCT ID NCT07200661
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS, combined with balance and walking exercises, could help stroke survivors improve their mobility and thinking. Thirty adults who had a stroke participated. The results suggest tDCS may enhance rehabilitation, but more research is needed.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2024
- Finished
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Jan 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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Up to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Volunteers were diagnosed with cerebrovascular disease, aged 18 years and above, both male and female. 1.1.2. Body mass index between 18.5-29.9 kg/m2 1.1.3. No history of falls in the 6 months prior to the study. 1.1.4. Able to follow instructions and consent to participate in the study. 1.1.5. Able to communicate with the researcher and provide information by themselves. 1.1.6. Able to walk continuously for at least 10 meters safely. Exclusion Criteria: * 1.2.1 Having undergone surgery to insert metal implants in the body, such as pacemakers, deep brain electrodes. 1.2.2 High blood pressure, uncontrolled heart disease, or having underlying diseases, such as osteoarthritis, arthritis, such as gout, rheumatoid arthritis, severe and affecting treatment. 1.2.3 Having a wound on the skull and abnormal sensation. 1.2.4 Having a history of injury or pain in the extremities. At a pain score of more than 5 out of a full score of 10, assessed by (Visual Analog Scale) 1.2.5 There is a condition of the inner ear that is disturbed, affecting balance, such as tinnitus. 1.2.6. There are unresolved vision and hearing problems. 1.3 Criteria for withdrawing volunteers from the research 1.3.1 If a volunteer experiences pain or discomfort during the test, the test will be stopped and the volunteer will be removed from the research immediately. 1.3.2 The volunteer requests to withdraw or is unwilling to continue the research.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chonticha Kaewjoho
Phayao, 56000, Thailand
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Mar Fah Luang university
Chiang Rai, Chiangrai, 57100, Thailand
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Narongsak Khamnon
Chiang Rai, Tha Sut, 57100, Thailand
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