Electric brain stimulation shows promise for stroke recovery
NCT ID NCT06134921
First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study tested whether a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp (tDCS) could improve movement and thinking in 60 people who had a stroke 2 weeks to 2 years earlier. Participants received real or sham stimulation while doing physical therapy. The goal was to see if the brain stimulation boosts recovery beyond therapy alone. Results are not yet available.
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Faculty of Physical Therapy, Mahidol University
Salaya, Nakonpathom, 73170, Thailand
What this could mean
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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 stroke.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (60 people) with no blinding or placebo control, so results may not be reliable or generalizable. The effect may be small or absent.
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