Stroke Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• People between 18 and 70 years old who have been diagnosed with a stroke (either a blocked blood vessel or a bleed in the brain) that occurred more than 6 months ago
• People with moderate to severe weakness in their arm and hand, based on a specific movement scoring test (scoring between 20 and 50 out of 66 on the Fugl-Meyer Upper Extremity scale)
• People who are able to communicate and understand instructions, as measured by a standard memory and thinking test (scoring 23 or higher on the MMSE)
• People with mild or no muscle stiffness in their affected arm (scoring 2 or less on the Modified Ashworth Scale)

Who may not be able to join:

• People who use an implanted electrical device such as a pacemaker or nerve stimulator
• People living with a medical or mental health condition (such as a personality disorder, anxiety, or depression) that could affect their ability to take part in the study
• People who have received a Botox injection into the affected arm within the 4 weeks before joining the trial
• People with severe muscle stiffness in their arm (scoring 3 or higher on the Modified Ashworth Scale)
• People who have difficulty swallowing or significant difficulty with speech or understanding language
• People with certain heart rhythm conditions, such as atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, sick sinus syndrome, or a heart conduction problem called atrioventricular block

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.