Peripheral nerve sensitivity test in healthy adults
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests how sensitive healthy people's nerves are to mild electrical stimulation on the arm. It aims to understand normal nerve response and could help improve treatments for nerve-related conditions.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are generally healthy.
- You don't have any metal or electronic device in your chest or arms (dental fillings or braces are okay).
- You have not had a seizure or epilepsy, and you don't take seizure-medication.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you have no recent arm surgery or skin problems on the arm.
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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