Stroke Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
For Aim 1:
- Adults aged 18–23 who are neurotypical (no neurological conditions) and right-handed
For Aim 2 – neurotypical participants:
- Neurotypical people of a similar age to the stroke participants in the study
- People with no musculoskeletal (bone, joint, or muscle) or neurological conditions
For Aim 2 – stroke participants:
- People who have had a single stroke that affected only one side of the brain (either a blocked blood vessel or a bleed in the brain)
- People who are in the chronic phase of stroke recovery, meaning it has been more than one year since their stroke
- People whose stroke occurred after the age of 18
- People who are able to give informed consent to take part in the study — this includes people with aphasia (communication difficulties after stroke), as long as they have the capacity to consent
- Right-handed people (for neurotypical participants only)
Who may not be able to join:
- People under 18 years of age
- Pregnant women
- People who are currently in prison
- Adults who are not able to give their own consent to participate
For Aim 2 – stroke participants only:
- People with stroke who have received antispastic injections (such as Botox for muscle stiffness) in the past six months
- People whose stroke affected the brainstem and/or cerebellum (lower and back parts of the brain)
- People whose stroke was caused by brain surgery
- People who have hemineglect (a condition where the brain has difficulty paying attention to one side of the body or space)
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Netta Gurari, PhD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Phone: 540-231-3073
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 9 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.