Clinical Trial

Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation Paired With Rehabilitation After Stroke

Study acronym: VNS-Stroke
Completed
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Summary
This study evaluated the feasibility, safety, and preliminary functional outcomes of invasive vagus nerve stimulation (iVNS) paired with upper-limb rehabilitation in participants with chronic stroke-related upper-limb motor dysfunction. Participants received cervical iVNS implantation followed by a 6-week supervised rehabilitation program and subsequent home-based rehabilitation. Changes in upper-limb motor function, spasticity, quality of life, and safety outcomes were assessed. Exploratory neuroimaging assessments using positron emission tomography/computed tomography and arterial spin labeling were performed in selected participants to evaluate changes in brain metabolism and perfusion.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07736573
Lead Sponsor Beijing Chao Yang Hospital
Conditions Stroke, Upper Extremity Motor Function, Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Enrollment 12 participants
Start Date 2025-01-10
Primary Completion 2025-12-15 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-03-15 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-07-30