sTMS Combined With CIMT and taVNS In Infants With Hemiplegia (NCT07063446)
Integrating Corticospinal Tract Assessment Via sTMS And taVNS-Augmented CIMT In Infants With Hemiplegia
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Preterm and term infants with brain injury frequently have delayed motor skills, and one hand and arm may become stronger than the other, which can signal early cerebral palsy. A new treatment, transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS), boosts specific brain circuits and may improve function when paired with intensive motor activities. This study will test taVNS-paired constraint induced movement therapy in infants who have greater weakness on one side and determine if a single pulse of transcranial brain stimulation over the motor area can cause a measurable movement of the hand or thumb, and indicate which infants can benefit from 40h taVNS-paired CIMT.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston, South Carolina
Age range: 8 Months to 24 Months
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston, South Carolina
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (843) 792-2112
Email: jenkd@mus.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.