Nerve stimulation for arm movement after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether combining two types of nerve stimulation (one on the ear, one on the arm) can improve arm and hand movement after a stroke. It's for people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago and still have some but not full use of their affected arm.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 55 and 75 years old.
- Your stroke happened more than 6 months ago and was confirmed by brain imaging.
- You can move your unaffected arm on purpose and have some movement in your affected shoulder against gravity.
- You can extend your affected wrist at least 5 degrees while holding your arm up against gravity.
- You do not have any other neurological disorders like Parkinson's or dementia, and you have no metal implants in your brain or history of seizures.
- You are able to communicate effectively.
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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