Brain stimulation and balance training after stroke

This trial is testing whether a combination of two treatments—brain stimulation (called tDCS) plus specialized balance and thinking exercises—can help stroke survivors regain the ability to do two things at once, like walking while remembering a shopping list. After a stroke, many people struggle with this dual-task ability, which makes it harder to stay active in their community. The study will compare people who receive real brain stimulation plus training to those who receive a placebo version of the stimulation plus the same training.

Stroke survivors often have trouble walking and thinking simultaneously—a skill that's crucial for daily life and getting back into the community. Current rehabilitation doesn't always address this specific problem, so researchers want to see whether adding this treatment can help people recover this lost ability.