Diagnosis of ischaemic or haemorrhagic stroke accompanied by motor dysfunction of the upper limbs according to the diagnostic criteria for cerebrovascular disease
Conditions
Interventions
Control group (sham stimulation group):sham stimulation
Experimental group (auricular vagus nerve electrical stimulation group):auricular vagus nerve electrical stimulation
Sponsors
The Seventh Affiliated Hospital Sun Yat-sen University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to 79 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Diagnosis of ischaemic or haemorrhagic stroke according to the diagnostic criteria for cerebrovascular disease, after 48 hours of stabilisation, duration of disease = 40 years, <= 79 years; 3.Left or right upper limb dysfunction; 4.right-handed; 5.Ability to remain seated for more than 30 minutes; 6.Ability to communicate, understand and co-operate with instructions and tasks in the research process;
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Ongoing use of drugs or interventions that may interfere with the action of the auricular vagus nerve on the neurotransmitter system; 2.Severe or more severe depression, and mental instability; 3.speech impediment; 4.Severe spasticity of the upper limbs (Modified Ashworth Scale score >2); 5.Have progressive hypertension, tumours, recent head injury;
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Fugl-Meyer Assessment for Upper Extremity;Montreal Cognitive Assessment;Action Research Arm Test Assessment; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Electroencephalography;functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactMao Yurong
The Seventh Affiliated Hospital Sun Yat-sen University
Outcome results
None listed