Paired Vagus Nerve Stimulation Mechanisms

All patients will be implanted with the ReStore VNS device by an NYU neurosurgeon. During treatment sessions, study personnel will deliver a VNS burst at the completion of a training movement by pressing a button on a smart device, which wirelessly triggers active VNS stimulation.

All patients will be implanted with the ReStore VNS device by an NYU neurosurgeon. During treatment sessions, study personnel will deliver a VNS burst at the completion of a training movement by pressing a button on a smart device, which wirelessly triggers sham VNS stimulation.

"Rehabilitation training will be functional and activity-based, focusing on six task categories: reaching and grasping objects, gross movements with objects, flipping objects, inserting objects, self-feeding, and opening and closing containers.~Three 90-minute training sessions per week will be administered by a licensed occupational therapist, over two six-week treatment blocks. Sessions will be paired with either active or sham VNS administration."