Vagus Nerve Stimulation to Help Spinal Cord Injury Recovery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests whether stimulating your vagus nerve (a major nerve in your neck) using a small electrical device can help improve movement and function after a spinal cord injury. You would wear a device on your ear during rehabilitation to see if it speeds up your recovery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old and no older than 89
- You have a spinal cord injury (from trauma or other causes) and are in early inpatient rehabilitation
- You do not have a pacemaker, cochlear implant, or other implanted medical device
- You do not have epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, or a history of irregular heartbeats
- You do not have metal implants in your brain or skin damage/irritation where the ear electrode would go
- For Phase 2 only: you completed Phase 1 and your doctor approves continuing, with intensive gait (walking) training in your care plan
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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