Implantable nerve stimulation for stroke recovery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a new implantable device that uses mild electrical pulses to help restore movement after a stroke. It is designed for people who have had a stroke on one side of the brain and still have weakness in an arm or leg, to see if it can improve their ability to move and walk.
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Who can take part
- You must have had a stroke (either blocked blood vessel or bleeding in the brain) that affected only one side of your brain, and it should be your first stroke.
- The stroke should have happened between 6 months and 1 year ago, and your condition should be stable.
- You need to have weakness or paralysis on one side of your body (arm or leg) that is a direct result of the stroke.
- You must be between 18 and 80 years old.
- You should be able to walk at least 10 meters with the help of one or more people.
- You cannot have metal implants (like a pacemaker or deep brain stimulator) or other devices that might be affected by electrical stimulation.
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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