Electrical nerve stimulation for arm function after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a gentle electrical nerve stimulation treatment (called TENS) can help improve arm and hand function after a recent stroke. If you have some movement on your weaker side, this may help you recover better.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 85 years old.
- You had a stroke (either from a clot or bleeding) between 10 days and 2 months ago.
- On your weaker side, you can lift your shoulder at least a little against gravity and bend your wrist back a small amount (at least 5 degrees).
- You do not have a pacemaker or certain skin allergies that would make electrical nerve stimulation unsafe.
- You are not currently in another research study.
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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