Nerve stimulation for early spinal cord injury recovery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether gentle electrical stimulation of a nerve in the ear (called the vagus nerve) can help improve early recovery from spinal cord injury. It may help with nerve function and walking as part of your rehabilitation.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 89 years old
- You have a spinal cord injury (from any cause) and are currently staying in the hospital for rehabilitation
- No implanted devices like a pacemaker or cochlear implant
- No epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, or history of stroke
- Skin on the ear must be healthy, and no metal in the head
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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