Plain-English translation of NCT05914038 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.
This trial is testing repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) — a non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate your brain — to help recover arm strength after a stroke. The study compares two approaches: one tailored specifically to how your individual brain is responding, versus a standard treatment protocol. Researchers hope that customizing the treatment to each person's needs will lead to better recovery.
Most stroke patients struggle to regain arm and hand function, and current magnetic brain stimulation treatments use the same approach for everyone. This trial exists to find out whether personalizing the treatment based on each person's brain activity — measured using a special imaging technique — can improve recovery results.
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You would visit the hospital for treatment sessions where doctors use a magnetic coil placed on your scalp to deliver the brain stimulation. Before starting, they will measure how your brain is functioning using a special imaging scan to customize your treatment plan. Throughout the study, you'll receive the personalized magnetic stimulation therapy and have your arm strength and brain activity monitored to see how well the treatment is working.
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Taiwan
Sponsor
National Taiwan University Hospital
Enrollment target
~40 participants
Started
October 2023
Primary completion
May 2025
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
20 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in October 2024.
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Central contact
Meng Ting Lin, M.D.
The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Taiwan University Hospital
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