At-home vagus nerve stimulation for stroke arm recovery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a gentle stimulation device worn at home on your ear to help your arm recover after a stroke. It is for people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago and still have some arm weakness but can move their wrist and fingers a little.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- Your stroke was at least 6 months ago and was either ischemic (clot) or hemorrhagic (bleed).
- You have weakness on one side of your body (arm and hand), but can still move your wrist, thumb, and fingers a little.
- You can follow instructions and give consent.
- You do not have other serious health conditions like dementia, uncontrolled depression, or a prior injury to the vagus nerve.
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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