Ear stimulation to help arm and hand recovery after brain injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests a non-invasive device that stimulates a nerve in your ear. It may help improve arm and hand function after a traumatic brain injury (TBI).
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have had a brain injury and need help with arm or hand movement.
- You can move your wrists, shoulders, and elbows within a normal range.
- You can attend training at Craig Hospital three times a week for four weeks.
- If you take medication for muscle stiffness, your dose must be stable for at least four weeks.
- You do not have any other condition that would make using the device unsafe, and you are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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