Nerve stimulation to help stroke patients breathe on their own sooner
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether using mild electrical stimulation on a nerve near your neck (phrenic nerve) can help you breathe on your own sooner after a stroke. By reducing time on a ventilator, it may help you recover faster and avoid complications.
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Who can take part
- You have had a stroke (cerebral infarction) within the last 30 days, confirmed by a brain scan.
- You have been on a breathing machine for at least 24 hours.
- You do not have any damaged diaphragm nerves or muscles that cannot be fixed.
- You do not have a pacemaker.
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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