Vagus nerve stimulation and walking therapy for stroke recovery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests if pairing vagus nerve stimulation with walking exercises can help people who had a stroke more than six months ago improve their walking speed and mobility.
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Who can take part
- You had a stroke caused by a blood clot (ischemic stroke) at least 6 months ago.
- Your walking speed is less than 0.8 meters per second (about half a mile per hour) on a 10-meter test.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have not had a bleeding stroke (intracerebral hemorrhage).
- You do not have other conditions like Parkinson's, ALS, multiple sclerosis, dementia, or a major head injury that affect walking.
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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