Vivistim Registry for Upper Arm Recovery After Stroke

This study, called the Vivistim Registry for Paired VNS Therapy (GRASP), is collecting information on people who have arm and hand weakness after a stroke and are considering treatment with the Vivistim System. The Vivistim System is a device that uses Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) paired with rehabilitation exercises to help improve arm movement. Researchers want to see how well the Vivistim System works in real-world settings. You would be eligible if you are 22 years or older, have arm weakness from an ischemic stroke, and are considering the Vivistim System. The study will measure your arm function using tests like the Fugl Meyer Assessment (FM-A) and Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT) at 6 months to see if your arm movement improves. The current status of this study is unclear.

Study design
This is an observational study, meaning researchers will collect information without assigning specific treatments. It plans to enroll 1000 participants.
What's involved
Data will be collected at the start, then at 3, 6, and 12 months after implantation, and yearly for up to three years. If you don't get the implant, data can still be collected for comparison.
Compensation
Physicians or sites will receive payment for collecting and sending data. It is not stated whether participants are paid or reimbursed.
Follow-up
You will be followed for up to three years after implantation, with primary outcomes measured at 6 months.

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NCT05301140

Vivistim Registry for Paired VNS Therapy (GRASP)

Recruiting
Not specifiedAges 22+Observational
MicroTransponder Inc.
~1,000 participants
Updated 2026-06-29 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Vivistim System

At a glance

Recruiting sites
15 of 15 listed sites are recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Fugl Meyer Assessment (FM-A)
Measured over 6 months
+1 more outcome measured
Upper Extremity Problem
15 sites across 8 states
Pennsylvania4
New York3
Illinois2
Texas2
Florida1
Kansas1
Kentucky1
New Jersey1

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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

Patients implanted with the Vivistim System for upper limb deficits associated with an ischemic stroke

Exclusion

Not eligible for surgery
  • Fugl Meyer Assessment (FM-A)6 months

    Change in Fugl Meyer Assessment score

  • Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT)6 months

    Change in Wolf Motor Function Test score