Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS) and Robotic Training to Improve Arm Function After Stroke

tVNS is a non-invasive form of vagus nerve stimulation, activating the auricular branch of the vagus nerve transcutaneously through the cymba concha at the pinna of the ear.

tVNS is a non-invasive form of vagus nerve stimulation, activating the auricular branch of the vagus nerve transcutaneously through the cymba concha at the pinna of the ear. Sham tVNS means the patient is wearing the device, but it is turned off and not delivering current during the treatment. This is a placebo condition, which is used as a study control.