Nerve stimulation for wrist spasticity after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a mild electrical stimulation of the median nerve in the arm can reduce wrist stiffness and improve movement in people who have spasticity after a stroke. It aims to find a non-drug option to help relax the wrist and make daily activities easier.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have had a stroke and have increased stiffness (spasticity) in your wrist or fingers.
- You are not currently using a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device, and you do not have a history of seizures.
- You have not had Botox injections in the affected arm in the last 3 months.
- You have not had surgery on the affected arm to reduce spasticity.
- You are not pregnant.
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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