Plain-English translation of NCT05766059 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
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This trial is testing a new brain stimulation technique called mirror-PAS to help people recover hand and arm function after a stroke, or to reduce phantom limb pain in people who have had an amputation. Mirror-PAS combines magnetic stimulation of the brain with images of hand movements to encourage the brain to rewire and heal itself. The research team believes this approach may work better than older brain stimulation methods because it can reach parts of the brain that may still be working even after an injury.
After a stroke or amputation, many people struggle to regain hand and arm function or experience persistent pain. Current brain stimulation treatments have limited success. This new treatment is designed to work by engaging parts of the brain that are still intact, potentially allowing the injured brain to reorganize itself and improve movement or reduce pain.
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You would visit the research center for brain stimulation sessions where you receive magnetic pulses over your head while watching videos of hand movements. The treatment is non-invasive and painless. Researchers will measure how your hand function and brain activity change over time using standard clinical tests and specialized equipment. The exact number of visits and duration would be explained by the study team during enrollment.
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