Effect of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation Application on Respiratory Functions in Stroke Patients
Recruiting now · Not applicable · Has a placebo group
Conditions studied: Hemiplegia, Respiratory Function Loss
In brief
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (TAVSS) in improving respiratory muscle strength and function in chronic stroke patients. It aims to explore TAVSS as a potential complementary approach in enhancing rehabilitation outcomes for this population.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT06793800
- Run by
- Fenerbahce University
- People needed
- 50
- Starts
- 2025-08-05
- Expected to finish
- 2027-07-30
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-04-01
Who can join
Age: 40 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Being a chronic stroke patient with an ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke diagnosis made 1-3 years ago
- Having been diagnosed with stroke for the first time
- Ability to understand and follow simple verbal instructions
- Being between the ages of 40 and 80
- No conditions affecting perioral muscles, such as facial paralysis or swallowing disorders
- No visual, auditory, or communication problems
- No cardiopulmonary disorders
- No additional neurological, cardiovascular, orthopedic, or similar conditions causing balance problems
- Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≥24
- No surgical operations or Botox applications in the last 6 months
- Scoring 2 or below on the Modified Ashworth Scale
You may not qualify if…
- Presence of infection, ulcer, or scar on the auricle
- Metallic implants in the skull, hypersensitivity, injury, or inflammation inside the ear
- Chronic pulmonary and/or cardiac diseases
- Resting heart rate below 60 beats per minute
- Devices such as pacemakers or cochlear implants
- Uncontrolled hypertension
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma unrelated to stroke
- History of surgical operation or Botox application within the last 6 months
- Presence of aphasia, apraxia, or neglect syndrome
- History of 2 or more strokes (SVO)
- Comorbid conditions affecting respiratory functions (e.g., Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, spinal cord injury, contractures, deformities after fractures, active upper or lower respiratory infections, etc.)
- Lack of cooperation
Where it is running
- Mediworld Medical Center Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Department — Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)
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