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UCLA Study: New Therapy Cuts Stroke Disability by 34%

1/29/2026

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The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)-led study suggests electromagnetic network-targeted field therapy (ENTF) may reduce disability after stroke.
ENTF therapy combines electromagnetic pulses with physical therapy.
In trials with 124 participants, 34% receiving ENTF achieved freedom from disability, versus 12% with placebo.
No serious side effects were reported, and findings will be presented at the American Stroke Association conference in New Orleans, February 4–6, 2026.

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Story summary

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)-led study suggests electromagnetic network-targeted field therapy (ENTF) may reduce disability after stroke.
ENTF therapy combines electromagnetic pulses with physical therapy.
In trials with 124 participants, 34% receiving ENTF achieved freedom from disability, versus 12% with placebo.
No serious side effects were reported, and findings will be presented at the American Stroke Association conference in New Orleans, February 4–6, 2026.