Could a magnet zap your way to better walking after a stroke?

NCT ID NCT07291024

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Mayo Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether stimulating the vagus nerve with a magnet, while doing walking exercises, can help people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago walk better. Twenty participants will do 6 weeks of in-clinic therapy followed by 6 weeks of home exercises. The main goals are to see if the approach is safe and feasible, and to measure any improvements in walking speed.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) via handheld magnet
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a new therapy to improve walking ability in people who have had a stroke.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage study (20 people) focused on safety and feasibility, not proof of effectiveness. The results may not apply to all stroke survivors.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ischemic stroke

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ISCHEMIC STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Mayo Clinic in Rochester
RECRUITING

Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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