Ear stimulation during movement for stroke and injury recovery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests a gentle ear stimulation device that activates a nerve when you move your arm or leg, to see if it helps your recovery after a stroke or brain/spinal cord injury. If you still have some weakness, this could be a way to boost your rehabilitation.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are at least 1-2 weeks after a stroke or a brain/spinal cord injury and still have some trouble moving an arm or leg
- You can understand simple instructions and give your permission to be in the study
- You do not have any implanted electronic device like a pacemaker
- You do not have serious trouble swallowing or a history of vagus nerve injury
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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