Ear nerve stimulation with balance training for balance after stroke
Tests ear nerve stimulation plus balance training in stroke patients.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Non-invasive Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) on Postural Control and Autonomic Responses in Stroke
Key facts
- Where
- Islamabad, PakistanSee 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 18 and 70 years old?
Source: NCT07629687, who can take part
Where in Pakistan
- Railway General Hospital, RawalpindiIslamabad, PakistanTaking people
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
- Riphah International University
- Trial code
- NCT07629687
- Record updated
- 20 July 2026
- Original description
This randomized controlled trial is conducted to determine the effects of transcutaneous auricular Vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) on postural control in stroke patients (e.g., improvements in balance, mobility, and functional stability) and to evaluate the effects of taVNS on autonomic nervous system responses in stroke patients (e.g., changes in heart rate variability, blood pressure variability, skin conductance, and temperature).Read full original descriptionShow less
Effects of Non-invasive Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) on Postural Control and Autonomic Responses in Stroke Patients
This randomized controlled trial is conducted to determine the effects of transcutaneous auricular Vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) on postural control in stroke patients (e.g., improvements in balance, mobility, and functional stability) and to evaluate the effects of taVNS on autonomic nervous system responses in stroke patients (e.g., changes in heart rate variability, blood pressure variability, skin conductance, and temperature).
Inclusion: Age between 18 to 70years who are diagnosed with ischemic brain injury, intracerebral hemorrhage shown by magnetic resonance imaging, or computed tomography; First occurrence of stroke characterized by a unilateral lesion, with an onset time (acute/ subacute) < 6 months; With balance impairment (BBS Score = 21-44); no or mild spasticity on the lower-limb assessed by Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS ≤ 2); sufficient cognition to follow the instructions provided by the therapists and the computer.
Exclusion: Individuals exhibiting unstable vital signs, consciousness disorders, or an inability to cooperate with examination and treatment procedures; Those with a heart rate below 60 beats per minute, or with implantable devices such as pacemakers or cochlear implants; Other medical or psychological conditions affecting participation.