Electrical stimulation therapy for brain and arm recovery after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether painless electrical nerve stimulation placed on the skin can improve thinking (cognitive function) and arm movement in people living with long-term stroke. If you qualify, you may receive this non-drug therapy and be assessed for changes in memory/thinking and upper-limb movement.
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Who can take part
- You are between 50 and 80 years old.
- You had one stroke at least 6 months ago.
- You can move the stronger (non-paretic) arm on purpose, and your affected (paretic) shoulder has at least minimal ability to lift against gravity.
- You do not have a pacemaker or a cochlear (ear) implant.
- You do not have another neurological condition besides stroke.
- You are not in another treatment study/program and you do not have a skin wound, infection, or inflammation where the device would be placed.
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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