Plain-English translation of NCT06516588 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Stroke research guide →Phase 2 — Testing in a bigger group (up to a few hundred people) to see if the treatment actually works and is still safe.
This trial is testing a treatment called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)—a gentle electrical stimulation applied to the scalp—to help improve thinking and memory problems that some people experience after a stroke. Researchers want to understand how this treatment affects brain activity and blood flow, and whether it can help people recover cognitive abilities they may have lost.
Many people struggle with memory and thinking problems after a stroke, and there are limited treatment options available. This trial exists to see whether non-invasive brain stimulation could be a safe and effective way to help patients regain cognitive function.
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You will receive 10 sessions of electrical brain stimulation, each lasting 20 minutes. Some participants will receive active stimulation while others receive a placebo (sham) treatment—neither you nor the researchers will know which group you're in. During and around these sessions, you'll complete memory tests, answer questionnaires, have your brain activity recorded with special imaging devices, and provide blood samples so researchers can check for inflammation markers.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 13, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Phase
Testing effectiveness
Sponsor
University of Oklahoma
Collaborators
American Heart Association
Enrollment target
~80 participants
Started
September 2024
Primary completion
June 2026
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years – 99 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in October 2024.
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Central contact
Cheryl Adams, RN
University of Oklahoma
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