Plain-English translation of NCT05195398 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
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This trial is testing transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)—a non-invasive procedure that uses mild electrical current to stimulate specific brain regions—combined with computerized cognitive training exercises. The study aims to help people who have experienced thinking and memory problems following a stroke. Researchers believe this combination approach may help rebuild the brain's communication networks and improve cognitive recovery.
After a stroke, many people experience lasting problems with thinking, memory, and processing speed—even from small strokes—and recovery is unpredictable. Currently, there are few proven treatments to help restore these lost cognitive abilities, leaving patients and families uncertain about their long-term outlook and often making major life decisions based on that uncertainty.
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Participants will attend sessions for 5 weeks, during which they'll receive either real or sham (placebo) brain stimulation for 15–30 minutes while doing computerized thinking exercises designed to challenge memory and attention. You'll also need to travel to the University of Maryland for brain imaging scans (MEG recordings) to help researchers understand how your brain is responding. The study includes follow-up visits and assessments to measure any changes in your thinking and cognitive abilities.
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