Non-invasive TRanscutaneous Cervical Vagus Nerve Stimulation as a Treatment for Acute Stroke; Safety and Feasibility Study

Transcutaneous stimulation of vagus nerve with the device positioned below the mandibular angle, medial to the sternocleidomastoid muscle and lateral to the larynx.

Sham device which does not deliver electrical stimulation, but instead, produces a buzzing sound will be placed along the lateral border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle in order to avoid mechanical stimulation of the vagus nerve in the carotid triangle.