Vagus nerve stimulation plus rehab for arm strength after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether pairing vagus nerve stimulation with rehabilitation exercises can improve arm function after a stroke. It may help if your stroke was from a clot and you still have weakness in one arm.
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Who can take part
- You had a stroke from a blood clot (ischemic) at least 9 months ago, but less than 10 years ago.
- You have weakness in one arm (right or left) and your arm function scores between 20 and 50 on a motor test.
- You are able to communicate, understand instructions, and commit to follow-up visits after surgery.
- You are not using medications that interfere with the vagus nerve stimulation, such as certain blockers or norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors.
- You do not have severe depression, severe arm stiffness, or significant loss of feeling in your arm.
- You do not have a pacemaker or other implanted stimulation device, and you are not pregnant or planning pregnancy.
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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