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Post-stroke Pain tAN-fMRI

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 80 YearsAllMedical University of South Carolina
NCT07144436 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The purpose of this study is to explore whether 4 weeks of at-home transcutaneous auricular neurostimulation (tAN) can reduce chronic pain after a stroke. Investigators will recruit up to 24 participants with chronic post-stroke upper extremity pain. The goal is to determine if there is a pain reduction after ear stimulation.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-80 * Have the capacity and ability to provide one's own consent in English and sign the informed consent document. * Ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke that occurred at least 6 months prior Exclusion Criteria: * Primary intracerebral hematoma or subarachnoid hemorrhage * Documented history of dementia * Documented history of uncontrolled depression or psychiatric disorder * Uncontrolled hypertension despite treatment, specifically SBP (Systolic Blood Pressure) / DBP (Diastolic Blood Pressure) \>=180/100mmHg * Contraindicated for MRI scanning * Pregnancy
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What it tests

  • Transcutaneous Auricular Neurostimulation
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Where

2 sites
30 Bee Street
Charleston, United States
Medical University of South Carolia
Charleston, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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