Vagus nerve stimulation to boost thinking and learning after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests if vagus nerve stimulation, delivered through an implanted device, can help improve thinking and learning in people who have had a stroke. You would use the device at home for six weeks.
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Who can take part
- You are 22 years or older
- You have had a stroke
- You already have a Vivistim VNS device implanted
- You speak English only
- You live at home and do not need help with daily activities
- You have not had any language training in the language you want to learn
- You have already used the device safely during movement therapy and at home without problems
- You are willing and able to take part in a six-week home program
- You are stable without other serious medical issues that might interfere
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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