Testing two electrical nerve stimulation settings for arm recovery after stroke
Tests slow and fast nerve stimulation on the arm in adults recovering from stroke.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: TENS for Limb Function in Stroke: Design and Rationale for a Randomized Trial
Key facts
- Where
- Shenzhen, ChinaSee the site
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 40 and 80 years old?
Source: NCT06997744, who can take part
Where in China
- Fuyong People's Hospital, Bao'an District, ShenzhenShenzhen, ChinaNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- CHENGNING Song
- Trial code
- NCT06997744
- Record updated
- 28 August 2025
- Original description
This study tests whether slow or fast electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) works better to improve arm movement in people recovering from a stroke. Participants will receive TENS on their weak arm three times a week for eight weeks. The results will help find the best TENS setting to support stroke recovery.Read full original descriptionShow less
Comparative Effects of 2Hz Versus 100Hz Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Upper Limb Motor Function Post-Stroke: Design and Rationale for a Randomized Trial
This study tests whether slow or fast electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) works better to improve arm movement in people recovering from a stroke. Participants will receive TENS on their weak arm three times a week for eight weeks. The results will help find the best TENS setting to support stroke recovery.
Inclusion: Age 18 to 85 years; Clinical diagnosis of stroke (ischemic or hemorrhagic) within the past 10 days to 2 months; Presence of voluntary movement in the non-paretic arm and at least minimal antigravity movement in the paretic shoulder; At least 5 degrees of active wrist extension on the paretic side; Able to provide informed consent.
Exclusion: Current participation in another clinical trial or drug study; Uncontrolled medical, cardiovascular, or orthopedic conditions; Contraindications to TENS (e.g., implanted cardiac pacemaker, skin allergies); Receptive aphasia preventing informed consent or cooperation; Significant peripheral neuropathy affecting upper limbs; Severe contractures in the shoulder, elbow, wrist, or fingers.