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Efficacy and Mechanisms of Transcranial Temporal Interference Stimulation in Promoting Language Function Recovery in Patients with Post-Stroke Aphasia

Efficacy and Mechanisms of Transcranial Temporal Interference Stimulation in Promoting Language Function Recovery in Patients with Post-Stroke Aphasia

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600121115
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-03-25
Start date
2026-03-25
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Patients with post-stroke aphasia.

Interventions

tTIS Thalamus Group:Transcranial Time-domain Interference Stimulation (tTIS) treatment
base frequency 2000Hz, modulated frequency 10-20Hz, current intensity 1-2mA
combined with conventional speech rehabilitation therapy
tTIS Thalamus Sham Stimulation Group:Transcranial Time-domain Interference Stimulation (tTIS) treatment
base frequency 2000Hz, modulated frequency 0Hz, current intensity 1-2mA (no envelope electric field effect)
tTIS Left Inferior Frontal Cortex Stimulation Group:Transcranial Time-domain Interference Stimulation (tTIS) treatment

Sponsors

Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 75 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients who have completed imaging examinations such as CT or MRI and are clinically confirmed to have had a stroke. 2. Patients with first clinically diagnosed stroke in the subacute phase. 3. Aphasia confirmed by the Western Aphasia Inventory (WAB) has no contraindications for fMRI and EEG. 4. Able to cooperate with Transcranial Temporal Interference Stimulation (tTIS) treatment. 5. Aged 18–75 years. 6. Has provided consent and signed the informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Vital signs are not yet stabilized. 2. Severe infection or skin breakdown at the stimulation site. 3. Contraindications to electrical stimulation therapy. 4. Poor adherence to the study treatment protocol. 5. Severe dysarthria. 6. Neglect, severe visual impairment, or hearing loss.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Western Aphasia Battery (WAB) score;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI);Electroencephalography (EEG);

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactZhang Jie

Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital

zhangjie91@zju.edu.cn+86 571 85893971

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 4, 2026