rTMS for Improving Hand Function after Stroke

The Effect of Non-invasive Brain Stimulation rTMS on Hand Muscles in Chronic Stroke Patients.

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Stroke Stroke Patients Arm Weakness as a Consequence of Stroke Brain Stimulation Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Motor Learning Chronic Stroke Patients Chronic Stroke Survivors
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
21 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
26 (estimated)
Sponsor
Duke University · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people who have had their first stroke at least 3 months ago and have weakness in one arm. Participants will receive a brain stimulation treatment to see if it helps improve their hand muscle function.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am at least 21 years old
  • I have had my first stroke at least 3 months ago
  • I have weakness in one arm
  • I can participate in testing my muscle response

You may not be able to join if

  • I have had strokes on both sides of my brain
  • I have another disorder affecting my arm movement
  • I have uncontrolled depression or other serious mental health issues
  • I have high blood pressure that isn't controlled
  • I have any medical devices in my body that could be affected
  • I have had seizures before or after my stroke
  • I am currently in another stroke recovery study
  • I am pregnant

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

The study is about using a brain stimulation technique called rTMS (Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) to help improve hand muscles in people who had a stroke. Researchers want to understand how this device can help stroke patients use their hands better.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age \>=21 years old of any race or gender 2. First-ever ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke (neuroimaging verified) at least 3 months from stroke onset 3. Unilateral arm weakness measured by FM-UM scale \<= 62 out of 66 4. Inducible rest motor threshold and testing motor threshold…
Contacts

Wuwei Feng, MD

919 681 1700

wayne.feng@duke.edu

CONTACT

Megan N Gonzalez, MS

9196687597

megan.gonzalez@duke.edu

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