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A Study Of Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) With Mobility Training For Gait Recovery After Chronic Ischemic Stroke
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic
Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) paired with mobility training to improve lower extremity function and gait in individuals with chronic ischemic stroke.
Official title: Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) Paired With Mobility Training For Gait Recovery After Chronic Ischemic Stroke With Integration Of Biomarker Assessment
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2025-12-03
Completion Date
2029-01-01
Last Updated
2026-02-17
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) paired with mobility training
Participants will complete a 6-week in-clinic therapy phase (3 sessions per week), where a physical therapist will lead mobility training with VNS delivered via a handheld magnet. This will be followed by a 6-week at-home phase where participants continue daily exercises and VNS use, supported by weekly video calls to review at home rehabilitation activity and wearable activity monitors for remote monitoring.
Locations (1)
Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, United States