Plain-English translation of NCT07400939 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
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This study is testing whether transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)—a non-invasive technique that uses mild electrical currents to stimulate the brain—combined with action observation therapy (watching videos of hand movements and practicing them) can help improve hand recovery in people who had a stroke 6 to 24 months ago. Researchers want to see if this combination approach helps the brain rewire itself and restore hand strength and control better than either treatment alone.
After a stroke, many people struggle to regain full hand function even after months of standard rehabilitation. This trial explores whether pairing brain stimulation with a specific type of movement therapy might jumpstart the brain's natural ability to heal and recover motor control.
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You would attend an outpatient clinic 5 days a week for 2 weeks, where you'll receive 20 minutes of gentle brain stimulation and then spend 30 minutes watching videos of hand movements and practicing them with a therapist. After the clinic phase, you'll continue the same hand movement practice at home for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week, for 8 more weeks. Total commitment is 10 weeks, with a physiotherapist checking in to make sure you're doing everything correctly.
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