Vagus nerve stimulation for arm and hand symptoms in functional neurological disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study is testing whether gentle stimulation of a nerve in the ear (called the vagus nerve) can help people with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) who have arm or hand symptoms like tremor or weakness. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and works alongside your regular physiotherapy.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have been diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) by a neurologist or psychiatrist.
- Your FND symptoms affect your arm or hand, such as tremor (shaking) or weakness.
- You are currently doing physiotherapy for your FND.
- You do not have severe mental health conditions, epilepsy, or seizures (or a family history of them).
- You can tolerate an MRI (no claustrophobia, no implanted medical devices).
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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