Could a magnet zap your way to better walking after a stroke?
NCT ID NCT07291024
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.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for 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
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Study contacts
-
Contact
Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
-
Mayo Clinic in Rochester
RECRUITINGRochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
Contact
Contact Phone: •••-•••-••••
Contact