Wireless nerve stimulation to improve stroke recovery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a wireless nerve stimulation device placed near the vagus nerve to help people recover after a stroke. It focuses on people with specific remaining arm/hand movement and recovery levels at least 12 months after stroke.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You can sign consent and agree to follow all study visits and procedures
- You are age 22 to 79, and had an ischemic or bleeding stroke at least 12 months ago
- Your arm/hand function score is between 20 and 50, and your disability level is a 2, 3, or 4
- Your right vocal cord moves normally on a scope exam (laryngoscopy)
- You can safely have the planned surgery, and your medical team says you meet surgical requirements
- If you could become pregnant, you will use effective birth control and you are not currently pregnant or breastfeeding
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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