Plain-English translation of NCT05425615 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Stroke research guide →This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
Researchers are using a technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) — which uses magnetic pulses on the scalp to gently stimulate brain areas involved in language — to understand how language processing works in the brain. This study will help them learn how different language functions interact and how the brain recovers language abilities after a stroke. The researchers will test both healthy volunteers and people who have had a stroke and experienced language difficulties.
Many stroke survivors struggle with language problems, but we don't fully understand how different language abilities depend on each other or how to best help recovery. This study aims to map out these brain processes so that future treatments can be more targeted and effective.
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You will visit the research center for sessions where researchers apply magnetic stimulation to specific areas of your scalp using a coil. Some sessions will use real stimulation, while others may use a sham (fake) version so researchers can compare the effects fairly. During these sessions, you will also complete language and thinking tests to see how the stimulation affects your abilities. The visits are designed to be safe and non-invasive, though you may feel mild sensations or sounds during the procedure.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 22, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
Medical College of Wisconsin
Enrollment target
~135 participants
Started
June 2024
Primary completion
June 2032
Age range
18 Years – 85 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2026.
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Central contact
Sidney Schoenrock
Medical College of Wisconsin
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