Ear stimulation after brain bleed
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether gentle electrical stimulation through the ear (called auricular VNS) can help people recover after a bleed in the upper part of the brain. It aims to reduce inflammation and improve outcomes when started within 48 hours.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and had a spontaneous (not from an injury) bleed in the upper part of your brain.
- The size of the bleed is between a walnut and a small lemon (10–60 ml).
- You are not at immediate risk of death (able to open eyes or move on command, and pupils react to light).
- No major surgery is planned right away (though a drain for fluid may be placed).
- You are not currently getting active cancer treatment, and your heart rate is over 50 beats per minute at rest.
- You can start the study within 2 days (48 hours) of the bleed.
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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