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Mechanisms of Open and Hidden Placebo in Stroke Recovery
NCT05832567 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This trial aims to investigate whether placebo in isolation (open and hidden) has a specific neural signature in stroke subjects thus providing a novel mechanism to explain placebo effects that can be used to ultimately enhance stroke rehabilitation therapies.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Active rTMS
- DEVICE Sham rTMS
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Open Placebo
Study Locations (1)
Massachusetts
- Spaulding Hospital Cambridge — Cambridge
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 56 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-09-11 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-06-30 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT05832567
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT05832567 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 56 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, which has 101 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Stroke appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions — of which Active rTMS is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT05832567 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Massachusetts. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05832567 about?
NCT05832567 is a clinical study titled "Mechanisms of Open and Hidden Placebo in Stroke Recovery". This trial aims to investigate whether placebo in isolation (open and hidden) has a specific neural signature in stroke subjects thus providing a novel mechanism to explain placebo effects that can be used to ultimately enhance stroke rehabilitation therapies.
What is the current status of trial NCT05832567?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 56 participants. The study started on 2023-09-11. Estimated completion is 2026-06-30.
What conditions does trial NCT05832567 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Stroke, Hemiparesis. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05832567?
The interventions under investigation include: Active rTMS (DEVICE), Sham rTMS (DEVICE), Open Placebo (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05832567?
This trial is sponsored by Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, which has 101 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT05832567 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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