Brain stimulation for chronic stroke arm recovery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This early-phase trial tests whether brain stimulation (deep brain stimulation in the cerebellum or vagus nerve stimulation) can help improve arm and hand movement in people who had a stroke 1 to 3 years ago.
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Who can take part
- You had a first-time stroke caused by a blood clot (ischemic stroke) that affected one side of the brain, specifically the middle cerebral artery area.
- Your stroke happened between 12 and 36 months ago.
- You have moderate to severe weakness in your arm and hand on the affected side, but can still move your elbow or fingers at least a little.
- Your arm muscles are not extremely stiff or locked in place (very tight muscles are excluded).
- You do not have severe memory or thinking problems (you can follow instructions and participate in rehab).
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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