Shocking the vagus nerve: new hope for stroke recovery?
NCT ID NCT05694663
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a device that sends mild electrical pulses to the vagus nerve in the neck, paired with physical therapy, to help people who had a stroke months or years ago. The goal is to see if this approach can safely improve arm and leg movement. About 40 adults with chronic ischemic stroke and arm weakness will take part.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for CHRONIC ISCHEMIC STROKE are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10128, United States
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Can targeted balance training help stroke survivors regain stability?
- Brain stem cell transplant aims to restore movement after stroke
- Shock to the system: nerve zap may boost brain function after stroke
- Shock to the system: electrical zaps may boost stroke recovery
- Tablet games could help stroke patients regain hand control
- New balance training aims to prevent falls in stroke patients