Enhancing Neuroplasticity and Gait Recovery in Chronic Stroke Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (TaVNS) Paired with Task-Specific Gait Training

This dataset originates from a randomized controlled trial investigating the effectiveness of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (TaVNS) combined with task-specific gait training in chronic stroke survivors. The study includes 30 participants (aged 45–80 years) randomly allocated into experimental and control groups. The experimental group received active TaVNS paired with structured gait rehabilitation, while the control group underwent sham stimulation with identical training protocols over a 6-week period. Outcome measures include Timed Up and Go (TUG), Fugl-Meyer Assessment for Lower Extremity (FM-LE), Functional Independence Measure (FIM), and cadence, assessed at baseline, mid-, and post-intervention. The dataset captures demographic characteristics, clinical outcomes, and intervention effects, aiming to evaluate the role of TaVNS in enhancing neuroplasticity and functional gait recovery in chronic stroke rehabilitation.