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Effect of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation Application on Respiratory Functions in Stroke Patients
Led by Fenerbahce University · Updated on 2026-04-01
50
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
103 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (TAVSS) in improving respiratory muscle strength and function in chronic stroke patients. It aims to explore TAVSS as a potential complementary approach in enhancing rehabilitation outcomes for this population.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effect of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation Application on Respiratory Functions in Stroke Patients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Chronic stroke patient diagnosed with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke 1 to 3 years ago
- First-time stroke diagnosis
- Able to understand and follow simple verbal instructions
- Aged between 40 and 80 years
- No conditions affecting perioral muscles like facial paralysis or swallowing disorders
- No visual, auditory, or communication problems
- No cardiopulmonary disorders
- No other neurological, cardiovascular, orthopedic, or similar balance-affecting conditions
- Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of 24 or higher
- No surgery or Botox treatments in the last 6 months
- Modified Ashworth Scale score of 2 or below
You will not qualify if you...
- Infection, ulcer, or scar on the auricle
- Metallic skull implants, hypersensitivity, injury, or inflammation inside the ear
- Chronic pulmonary or cardiac diseases
- Resting heart rate below 60 beats per minute
- Use of devices like pacemakers or cochlear implants
- Uncontrolled hypertension
- COPD or asthma unrelated to stroke
- Surgery or Botox treatment within the last 6 months
- Presence of aphasia, apraxia, or neglect syndrome
- History of two or more strokes
- Comorbid conditions affecting respiratory function (e.g., Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, spinal cord injury, contractures, deformities, active respiratory infections)
- Lack of cooperation
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Mediworld Medical Center Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Department
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye), 34040
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Research Team
B
Burcu AKKURT, Ph.D.
CONTACT
M
Mustafa AKKURT, Ph.D.
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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