Cerebellar TMS to Improve Thinking After Stroke

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This randomized interventional trial compares active cerebellar intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) to a sham procedure in people with cognitive impairment after recent ischemic stroke. Participants receive iTBS applied to the cerebellar hemisphere opposite the lesion twice daily for five days, while the control group receives sham stimulation with identical positioning and timing. Eligibility focuses on early ischemic stroke (initial event within about two weeks) and measurable cognitive impairment (MoCA < 26); key exclusions include hemorrhagic stroke and a history of epilepsy. Primary endpoints include change in cognitive measures and monitoring for adverse events to characterize safety and short-term efficacy.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Key inclusion criteria:

(1)ischemic stroke, with an initial incident occurring within 2 weeks;(2)MoCA\<26;

Key exclusion criteria:

(1)Cerebral hemorrhage or subarachnoid hemorrhage;(2)A pre-existing history of epilepsy;

Where it's running

• Beijing Tiantan hospital
  Beijing, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Zixiao LI, Dr. — Beijing Tiantan Hospital
• Study coordinator: Weili Jia, Dr.
• Email: jiawl1994@163.com
• Phone: +86 13120207987

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.