Plain-English translation of NCT06509789 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 a treatment called theta burst stimulation (TBS), a type of magnetic brain stimulation that may help people recover arm movement after a stroke. Researchers want to find the best intensity level of this stimulation to maximize recovery. All participants will also receive standard arm exercises during the four-week study.
After a stroke, many people struggle to regain control of their arm and hand. Current treatments have limited effectiveness. This study explores whether adjusting the intensity of magnetic brain stimulation can better retrain the brain's motor areas and lead to greater improvement in arm function.
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You will visit the research center three times per week for four weeks. At each visit, you will receive about 15–20 minutes of magnetic brain stimulation, followed by 60 minutes of structured arm exercises and training. Before, during, and after the study, researchers will measure your arm strength and brain activity using special tests. The entire study commitment is roughly four weeks of regular visits.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 4, 2026 · Not medical advice
Hong Kong
Sponsor
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Collaborators
Tung Wah Hospital
Enrollment target
~100 participants
Started
July 2025
Primary completion
December 2026
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2025.
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