Stroke Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You have been approved to receive Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) — a type of nerve therapy — along with rehabilitation treatment
- You are between 22 and 80 years old
- You have chosen to have VNS therapy specifically to help with arm and hand weakness caused by a stroke
- You still have some ability to move your thumb and at least two other fingers on the arm affected by your stroke
- Your stroke has also affected your legs and the way you walk, but you can walk at least some distance on your own (confirm with trial site)
- You are able to understand and follow simple instructions, and can walk short distances on your own — with or without a walking aid or leg brace — but without someone physically holding or supporting you
Who may not be able to join:
- Your leg and lower limb movement is fully intact with no stroke-related weakness (confirm with trial site)
- You are not considered a suitable candidate for VNS therapy based on guidelines set by the FDA (the US medical regulatory body)
- You are currently pregnant
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Assaf Berger, MD, University at Buffalo
Phone: 716-218-1000
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
GP referral letter
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Absolute Change in Functional Assessment - Fugl-Meyer Lower Extremity (FMA-LE) scale; Percent Change in Functional Assessment - Fugl-Meyer Lower Extremity (FMA-LE) scale
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 20 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.