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NCT07425756 taVNS Combined With TENS on Motor Function in Stroke

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NCT ID NCT07425756
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Condition Stroke
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 120 participants
Start Date 2025-01-01
Primary Completion 2027-12-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 50 Years
Max Age 75 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulationsham transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulationtranscutaneous electrical nerve stimulation

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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 120 participants in total. It began in 2025-01-01 with a primary completion date of 2027-12-01.

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Brief Summary

the current study is a Blinded Randomised Controlled Trial investing the effectiveness of Combining Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation with Peripheral Nerve Stimulation on Upper Limb Motor Function in People with Stroke

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. aged 55 - 75 years old; 2. diagnosed with stroke confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography for more than 6 months; 3. had volitional control of the non-paretic arm and at least minimal antigravity movement in the paretic shoulder; 4. had at least 5 degrees of wrist extension in the antigravity position; 5. be able to communicate Exclusion Criteria: 1. had neurological disease other than stroke, e.g., Parkinson's disease or dementia; 2. ongoing healthy condition, e.g., angina pectoris, pain, or arthritis; 3. had any contraindications of taVNS (metal implants in the brain, history of seizure)

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Shamay NG, PhD

✉ shamay.ng@polyu.edu.hk

📞 +852 27664889

Principal Investigator

Shamay Ng, Professor

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07425756 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 50 Years or older, up to 75 Years, studying Stroke. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT07425756 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07425756 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at shamay.ng@polyu.edu.hk for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07425756 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07425756 clinical trial?

NCT07425756 is sponsored by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The principal investigator is Shamay Ng, Professor at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The trial plans to enroll 120 participants.

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