Tiny implant zaps nerves to boost stroke rehab
NCT ID NCT06716112
First seen Jun 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This study tested whether a small implanted device that stimulates the vagus nerve could improve arm and hand function in people who had a stroke at least a year ago. Four participants received either real or sham stimulation paired with physical therapy. The goal was to see how the brain's pathways change, not to prove a treatment works.
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Locations
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NYU Langone Health
New York, New York, 10016, United States
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The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, Texas, 75080, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a way to improve motor recovery after stroke by pairing nerve stimulation with rehabilitation.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early mechanistic study that was terminated early, so results may be limited and not generalizable. The device requires surgical implantation, which carries risks.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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