Ear nerve stimulation in young stroke survivors doing occupational therapy
Tests how well young stroke survivors tolerate gentle ear nerve stimulation.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Tolerability of Transcutaneous Vagal Nerve Stimulation
Key facts
- Where
- Houston, United StatesSee 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 13 and 21 years old?
Source: NCT07735234, who can take part
Where in United States
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonHouston, United StatesNo 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
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
- Trial code
- NCT07735234
- Record updated
- 29 July 2026
- Original description
The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility and tolerability of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) in childhood stroke survivors undergoing bi-manual occupational therapy.Read full original descriptionShow less
Tolerability of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Pediatric Stroke Survivors 1Tolerability of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Pediatric Stroke Survivors 1
The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility and tolerability of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) in childhood stroke survivors undergoing bi-manual occupational therapy.
Inclusion: Childhood stroke survivor - either arterial ischemic stroke or intracerebral hemorrhage; Stroke must be childhood onset, defined as occurring day 29 of life to 18 years of age (per the American Heart Association's definition of childhood stroke); 6 months or greater from stroke onset; Arm impairment, defined as pediatric stroke outcome measure of 1 or greater of affected arm; Affected arm Fugl-Meyer score of 60 or lower; Able to participate in occupational therapy sessions.
Exclusion: Craniectomy without replacement of bone flap. Patients who underwent craniectomy will need the bone flap reattached prior to participation; Presence of cranial metal implants or implant device that could be affected by taVNS: cochlear implant, implanted brain stimulator, or programmable ventriculoperitoneal shunt.