Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke (NCT06440707)
Transcranial Electrical Stimulation in Stroke EaRly After Onset Clinical Trial 2
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Many patients with acute ischemic stroke are ineligible for currently available standard treatments (clot-busting medication, also known as intravenous thrombolytic or mechanical removal of a clot), and many are non-responders, resulting in a low rate of excellent outcomes, which necessitates the development of novel therapies. In this study, investigators are testing a new treatment in which a weak electrical current will be applied via scalp electrodes to increase collateral blood flow to the brain and rescue the brain tissue at risk of injury. The primary aim is to find an optimal dose of this therapy that is both adequately safe and effective on imaging markers of brain tissue rescue.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of California- Los Angeles (UCLA) — Los Angeles, California
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)
- University of California- Los Angeles (UCLA) — Los Angeles, California
- Johns Hopkins Medical Center — Baltimore, Maryland
- Duke Medical Center Hospital — Durham, North Carolina
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (310) 794-1195
Email: MBahrHosseini@mednet.ucla.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.