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taVNS Combined With TENS on Motor Function in Stroke
Led by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University · Updated on 2026-02-23
120
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
152 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
the current study is a Blinded Randomised Controlled Trial investing the effectiveness of Combining Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation with Peripheral Nerve Stimulation on Upper Limb Motor Function in People with Stroke
CONDITIONS
Official Title
taVNS Combined With TENS on Motor Function in Stroke
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged 55 to 75 years old
- Diagnosed with stroke confirmed by MRI or CT scan more than 6 months ago
- Have voluntary control of the non-paretic arm and at least minimal antigravity movement in the paretic shoulder
- Have at least 5 degrees of wrist extension in the antigravity position
- Able to communicate
You will not qualify if you...
- Have neurological diseases other than stroke, such as Parkinson's disease or dementia
- Have ongoing health conditions like angina pectoris, pain, or arthritis
- Have contraindications for transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation, including metal implants in the brain or a history of seizures
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
S
Shamay NG, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
4
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