| NCT ID | NCT07144436 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Medical University of South Carolina |
| Condition | Post Stroke Pain |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 24 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-01-08 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-06-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 24 participants in total. It began in 2026-01-08 with a primary completion date of 2027-06-30.
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to explore whether 4 weeks of at-home transcutaneous auricular neurostimulation (tAN) can reduce chronic pain after a stroke. Investigators will recruit up to 24 participants with chronic post-stroke upper extremity pain. The goal is to determine if there is a pain reduction after ear stimulation.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-80 * Have the capacity and ability to provide one's own consent in English and sign the informed consent document. * Ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke that occurred at least 6 months prior Exclusion Criteria: * Primary intracerebral hematoma or subarachnoid hemorrhage * Documented history of dementia * Documented history of uncontrolled depression or psychiatric disorder * Uncontrolled hypertension despite treatment, specifically SBP (Systolic Blood Pressure) / DBP (Diastolic Blood Pressure) \>=180/100mmHg * Contraindicated for MRI scanning * Pregnancy
Contact & Investigator
Xiaolong Peng, Ph.D.
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Medical University of South Carolina
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07144436 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 80 Years, studying Post Stroke Pain. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07144436 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07144436 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at suttonf@musc.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07144436 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Charleston, United States, Charleston, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07144436 clinical trial?
NCT07144436 is sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina. The principal investigator is Xiaolong Peng, Ph.D. at Medical University of South Carolina. The trial plans to enroll 24 participants.
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