Nerve stimulation for arm recovery after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a device that stimulates a nerve in the neck to help improve arm and hand function after a recent stroke. It is for people who have some but not full use of their arm and hand.
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Who can take part
- You had an ischemic stroke (a blockage, not a bleed) within the last 3 to 6 months.
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have moderate arm or hand weakness, measured by a standard score between 20 and 50.
- You can follow two-step commands and give consent (or a family member can).
- You have some active movement in your wrist or fingers on the affected side.
- You do not have severe arm stiffness, severe sensory loss, or severe depression.
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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