Evaluation of Noninvasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Functional Status in Ischemic Stroke

Inclusion Criteria: * History of subacute-chronic ischemic stroke (3-12 months) Exclusion Criteria: * Bilateral or unilateral previous injury to the vagus nerve (eg injury during carotid endarterectomy). * Severe depression (Beck Depression Scale \> 29) * Current use of any other stimulation device, such as a pacemaker or other neurostimulator; current use of any other investigational device or drug. * Medical or mental instability (diagnosis of personality disorder, psychosis, or substance abuse) that would prevent the subject from following the protocol timeline. * Pregnancy or planning to become pregnant or breastfeed during the study period. * Botox injections or hemiplegia rehabilitation within 6 months before treatment. * Having a history of hemorrhagic stroke * Presence of ongoing dysphagia or aspiration difficulties.