Plain-English translation of NCT07272239 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ ·
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether combining two treatments—transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (a gentle electrical stimulation applied to your ear) and modified constraint-induced movement therapy (focused practice to retrain your affected arm)—can help improve arm function, thinking, and quality of life in people who have had a stroke more than 6 months ago. Half of the participants will receive both treatments together along with routine physical therapy, while the other half will receive just the movement therapy and routine physical therapy, so researchers can see if adding the nerve stimulation makes a real difference.
After a stroke, many people struggle to regain use of their arm, and only a small number ever recover full function. This trial exists to test whether combining a noninvasive nerve stimulation technique with intensive movement therapy might help more stroke survivors regain better arm function and independence in daily activities.
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If you join this study, you will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. Both groups will receive intensive movement therapy focused on retraining your affected arm, plus routine physical therapy. The first group will also receive transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation—a painless electrical stimulation applied to your outer ear using a small device. You will likely attend multiple therapy sessions over several weeks and be evaluated on your arm function, thinking ability, and quality of life before, during, and after the treatment period.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 1, 2026 · Not medical advice
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