Purpose of this Study
This study lasts for about one and a half months. People will go to the doctor up to six times in person and have one phone call visit. The first visit will take about four and a half hours and will include a brain scan and tests to see how well someone can do certain tasks. This long visit can be split into two shorter visits if that is easier. After that, there will be three visits where people get a special kind of treatment, and each of those visits will take about an hour and a half.
Who Can Participate?
Eligibility
This study is for people who are at least 21 years old. They must have had their first stroke at least three months ago. The stroke could have been caused by a blocked blood vessel or bleeding in the brain. They must have weakness in one arm. Doctors will also check how the muscles in their hand respond to signals to see if they can be part of the study.
Age Range
21-110
Sex/Genders
Male (cisgender)
Female (cisgender)
Non-binary or gender fluid
Transgender male
Transgender female
Looking for Healthy Participants
No
What is Involved?
Description
The purpose of this study is to see how a treatment called TMS can help people move their arms better. TMS stands for transcranial magnetic stimulation. It uses magnets to help the brain work in a different way. TMS is already approved to help people with depression, and doctors have also looked at how it helps people after a stroke. But scientists still need to learn the best way to use it to help people recover.
Locations
Duke University Hospital
Visit Timing
Weekdays
Compensation
Yes
Spanish Materials Available
No
Study Details
Full Title
Evaluation of 3 patterned rTMS stimulation dosage on corticospinal excitability and motor learning in stroke patients
Principal Investigator
Wuwei
Feng
Protocol Number
PRO00117160
NCT ID
NCT06765642
Phase
N/A
Enrollment Status
Open to Enrollment