Electrical stimulation for arm recovery after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a therapy using small electrical pulses to help people who have had a stroke move their arm and hand better. It is for people who already receive Botox injections for muscle tightness and have some movement in their arm.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You had a stroke (either from a clot or bleeding in the brain), confirmed by a scan.
- You have muscle tightness in your arm, hand, or fingers that is treated with Botox injections.
- You have at least a little movement in your affected hand or arm.
- You are able to understand and follow instructions, or have a caregiver who can help.
- You do not have a pacemaker, uncontrolled seizures, or skin problems where the electrodes would go.
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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