Impact of VNS With Rehab on Gait Post-Stroke
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age22-80
SponsorState University of New York at Buffalo
About this trial
This is a prospective, double-blinded, randomized controlled study to evaluate the impact of Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) therapy on lower limb function.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Approved for Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) and rehabilitation therapy
≥22 years and ≤ 80 years
Only patients who elect to undergo VNS therapy for stroke-related upper limb deficits
Residual active movement in the affected limb's thumb and other 2 fingers
Disqualifiers
Intact lower limb functions (Fugl-Meyer score=34)
Not a candidate for VNS therapy according to FDA guidelines
Pregnant patients
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy
Treatment groups
24 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov