Effect of Transcutaneous Auricular Nerve Stimulation vs Body Rocking Exercises on Spasticity of Upper Limb

This randomized controlled trial, RCT, will involve 42 young stroke patients with upper limb spasticity randomly assigned to three groups, transcutaneous auricular nerve stimulation, body rocking exercise, or control group, usually rehabilitation. Participants will receive 30-minute transcutaneous nerve stimulation session or 20 to 30-minute body rocking exercise in session 3 to 4 times a week over an 8-week period. Key outcome measures include the Modified Ashworth Scale for Spasticity, the Fusel-Meyer Assessment for Motor Function, the Numeric Rating Scale for Pain, and Stroke Impact Scale for Functional Independence.