Plain-English translation of NCT06941961 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
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 intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS), a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment, to see if it can help people recover better after having a mechanical thrombectomy for an acute stroke. Mechanical thrombectomy is an emergency procedure that removes blood clots from the brain. The goal is to find out whether this treatment can improve recovery outcomes and is safe to use alongside the thrombectomy procedure.
After emergency stroke treatment, many patients still experience significant weakness or loss of function. Researchers believe that this non-invasive brain stimulation might help the brain rewire itself and recover better, but they need to test whether it actually works and is safe.
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If you join this trial, you will be randomly assigned to receive either the actual brain stimulation treatment or a sham (placebo) version that feels similar but doesn't deliver the active stimulation. You'll receive this treatment as part of your stroke recovery care. The study will follow you for several months, with visits to check how well you're recovering and to monitor your safety.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 10, 2026 · Not medical advice
China
Sponsor
Yi Yang
Enrollment target
~178 participants
Started
April 2025
Primary completion
July 2026
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years – 85 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in April 2025.
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Central contact
Yi Yang, MD, PhD
Yi Yang
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