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The study aims to explore how different frequencies of rTMS affect brain activity and motor recovery in stroke patients with upper limb dysfunction.

March 18, 2026TrialsOpen Access

Effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on electroencephalographical measures of poststroke upper limb dysfunction: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

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BCBo ChenHong Kong Polytechnic University HWHeng Ming WuXinjiang Medical University SCSam ChanHong Kong Polytechnic University

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This randomized controlled trial investigates rTMS effects on motor recovery in stroke patients with upper limb dysfunction, suggesting potential clinical benefits.

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The study aims to explore how different frequencies of rTMS affect brain activity and motor recovery in stroke patients with upper limb dysfunction.
Randomized controlled trial design involving 42 stroke patients with upper limb dysfunction.
Participants assigned to high-frequency or low-frequency rTMS groups, using 90% resting motor threshold for HF and acting on ipsilesional M1 and contralesional M1.
Electroencephalogram (EEG) signals will be recorded along with assessments using NIHSS and FMA-UE at baseline and one week post-rTMS.
The study anticipates observing changes in cortical oscillatory activity related to motor recovery after rTMS.
The outcomes measured will provide insight into how HF and LF rTMS may impact neurophysiological mechanisms post-stroke.

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Chen et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ba42cf4e9516ffd37a3701 https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-026-09627-1

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This randomized controlled trial investigates rTMS effects on motor recovery in stroke patients with upper limb dysfunction, suggesting potential clinical benefits.

Effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on electroencephalographical measures of poststroke upper limb dysfunction: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

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Effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on electroencephalographical measures of poststroke upper limb dysfunction: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

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