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Investigate the Anti-pain Effect of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) in Patients With Chronic Post-stroke Upper Extremity Pain
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) and Sham Auricular Stimulation for Stroke and Pain. Completed, enrolled 15 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to explore whether a non-invasive form of ear stimulation called transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) can change the way participants perceive pain. Investigators will recruit up to 20 participants with chronic post-stroke upper extremity pain. The goal is to determine if there is a pain reduction after ear stimulation.
Study Details
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Interventions
The intervention applied is called transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) which administers electrical stimulation at the ear which targets the auricular branch of the vagus nerve.
The sham auricular stimulation administers electrical stimulation at the ear lobe which has less auricular branch of the vagus nerve.