Plain-English translation of NCT06265766 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ ·
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 continuous theta burst stimulation (cTBS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, to help people recover arm function after a stroke. The treatment uses magnetic pulses applied to the scalp to stimulate the brain and may help rewire neural pathways damaged by stroke. Based on earlier research, this medication showed promising results—patients who received it recovered 17% more arm function than those who didn't.
Stroke often leaves people with weakness or paralysis in one arm, making everyday activities like eating, dressing, and grooming difficult. While physical therapy helps, many patients don't regain full function. This trial exists to see whether adding brain stimulation to rehabilitation can help more people recover better arm movement and independence.
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If you qualify, you'll be randomly assigned to receive either active brain stimulation or a placebo (sham) stimulation. Over 2 weeks, you'll receive 10 daily sessions of magnetic stimulation applied to your scalp, each session occurring just before your regular physical therapy for arm recovery. You'll be assessed at 3 months and 1 year after your stroke to measure improvements in arm strength and function.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 4, 2026 · Not medical advice
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