CompletedNot Applicable

VNS-supplemented Motor Retraining After Stroke

United States26 participantsStarted 2019-09-22

Plain-language summary

The goal of this study is to learn more about the connections between the brain, spinal cord, and muscles and how these connections can be strengthened after neurological injury.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Diagnosis of first ever stroke
. At least 6 months after stroke onset
. Motor-evoked potentials in hand/arm muscles
. Subjects must show an understanding of the study goals and have the ability to follow simple directions as judged by the investigators.
. Between the ages of 18 and 75 years old

Exclusion criteria

. Hemispatial neglect, aphasia, or cognitive impairment that would impact testing and would interfere with the ability to follow simple instructions, as judged by the investigators
. Neurological disorder(s) influencing movement (besides stroke)
. History of seizure or epilepsy
. Metallic brain implants
. Bodily implants such as cardioverter defibrillators, insulin pumps, ventriculoperitoneal shunts, cochlear implants, or pacemakers
. Pregnant or expecting to become pregnant

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change in time-on-target score.

Timeframe: 3 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04088578

SponsorUniversity of Pittsburgh

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-11-09

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