Stroke study: Active rTMS
Official title Mechanisms of Open and Hidden Placebo in Stroke Recovery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05832567
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether a pretend treatment, given openly or secretly, shows a brain pattern in stroke recovery.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you had a stroke and have weakness on one side of your body.
- What's involved
- You will receive a pretend treatment that looks like a real therapy. You will have brain scans and check‑ins.
You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Adults with hemiparesis due to chronic stroke
- Stroke duration of 6 months or more
- Fugl-Meyer scale upper extremity motor assessment score of \> 11 and ≤ 56
- Pre-stroke disability (defined as a score of \< 3 on the Modified Rankin Scale)
- Age 18 or older
You likely can't join if
- Stroke of anterior cerebral artery territory with prefrontal lesion and stroke-related decreased EEG power in the prefrontal cortex
- Unable to understand instructions
- TMS contraindications: electronic hardware in close contact to the discharging coil such as cochlear implant, internal pulse generator or medical pump
- Concurrent unstable medical conditions
- A score of 24 or higher on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS)
- Joint or paretic extremity pain likely to interfere with assessments
See the full eligibility criteria
- Adults with hemiparesis due to chronic stroke
- Stroke duration of 6 months or more
- Fugl-Meyer scale upper extremity motor assessment score of \> 11 and ≤ 56
- Pre-stroke disability (defined as a score of \< 3 on the Modified Rankin Scale)
- Age 18 or older
- Stroke of anterior cerebral artery territory with prefrontal lesion and stroke-related decreased EEG power in the prefrontal cortex
- Unable to understand instructions
- TMS contraindications: electronic hardware in close contact to the discharging coil such as cochlear implant, internal pulse generator or medical pump
- Concurrent unstable medical conditions
- A score of 24 or higher on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS)
- Joint or paretic extremity pain likely to interfere with assessments
- Pregnancy
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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