Ear nerve stimulation to improve breathing after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether a gentle nerve stimulation device placed on your ear can improve your breathing after a stroke. It's for people who had a first stroke 1 to 3 years ago and are otherwise generally healthy (no heart, lung, or ear problems).
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You had a stroke (either from a clot or bleeding) 1 to 3 years ago and it was your first stroke.
- You are between 40 and 80 years old.
- You can understand and follow simple instructions.
- You do not have facial paralysis, swallowing problems, vision/hearing issues, or any chronic heart or lung conditions.
- You do not have a pacemaker, cochlear implant, metal in your skull, or an ear infection.
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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