Magnetic brain stimulation for movement problems after brain tumor surgery
Original title: rTMS for Postoperative Brain Tumor Patients
How far along is this research?
This is a trial that is enrolling or has been updated. It is not a finding yet.
No phase is given, and this is a small early study in people.
Status: Recruiting. It is looking for patients now. Talk to your care team about whether it fits you.
The trial team last updated this record on . Always check the trial page for the latest.
The short version
This study tests whether magnetic pulses can help people move better after brain tumor surgery.
Who this trial is for. This trial is for people who have trouble moving after brain tumor surgery, such as walking or using their hands. It tests TMS, a method that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate parts of the brain.
Where it stands. The trial has not reported results. Six patients will get TMS once per day for three days in a row. The team will use two standard tests to check movement before and after the treatment. Those tests will show if TMS makes a difference. The answer is not in yet.
What this means, and what it doesn't
What it could mean: If it works, TMS could become one more way to help people get movement back after surgery. For now it is only being studied. Someone who fits might ask their care team about it.
What it doesn't mean: This does not mean TMS is a proven treatment. A trial is a test, not care you can get from your own doctor. Joining a trial is not a promise that it will help you. It is not a promise of a cure.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, October 29, 2026 · Read the original
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