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Study on Brain Waves and Muscle Movement After Stroke

We are doing a study to learn how the brain and muscles work together after a person has a stroke. We want to find out if a special type of brain stimulation, which doesn't need surgery, can help improve this connection.

Age & Gender

45 years ~ 80 years
Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

Visit Availability

Standard business hours (M-F, 8-5)
Weekend hours, if needed

Location

North Carolina (Statewide)

What will be asked of you

We will start with a phone call. This call helps us find out if the study is a good fit for you. If you are eligible, you will be invited for one visit that lasts about three hours. During this visit, we will check your brain and muscle activity, give you some simple movement tests, and use gentle brain stimulation.

Incentives

If you complete the study, you will receive $100 cash., We will pay you back for parking expenses.

In-person visits:
1

Phone or online visits:
1

Total length of participation:
1 visit lasting 3 hours

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

Diagnosis of stroke that occurred at least 6 months ago
Weakness in your hand but still able to make a fist

Not eligible if:

No diagnosis of stroke
Pregnant
History of prior stroke
Cerebellar stroke
No upper-extremity motor deficit

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Primary Visit Location

Bondurant Hall (UNC-Chapel Hill, School of Medicine)
321 S Columbia St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Jessica Cassidy
Department of Health Sciences - Physical Therapy

Study Type

Clinical or Medical
Interventional

Study Topics

Movement

IRB Number

25-1318

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