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Can a gentle ear zap supercharge stroke rehab at home?

NCT ID NCT06616831

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether pairing a mild electrical stimulation to the ear with arm exercises can improve motor recovery in people who had a stroke at least six months ago. Participants will do task-specific training at home three times a week for two weeks, with the ear stimulation delivered remotely. The main goals are to see if this approach is feasible, safe, and acceptable for independent use at home.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) paired with task-specific training
What this could lead to
If it works, this could make stroke rehabilitation more effective and accessible by allowing patients to do enhanced therapy at home.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early feasibility study (5 participants), so results may not generalize. The stimulation could cause side effects or be difficult for some patients to use independently.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hemorrhagic stroke intracerebral hemorrhage ischemic stroke stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

STROKE STROKE HEMORRHAGIC STROKE, ISCHEMIC

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Medical University of South Carolina

    Charleston, South Carolina, 29403, United States

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