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Chronic PainNu-V3P2RCTNCT05394545

Phase II Trial of Nu-V3 Non-Invasive Nerve Stimulation Device for Chronic Pain, Anxiety, Depression, Sleeplessness

A study testing Nu-V3 in people with Chronic Pain and Anxiety, run by Nu-Life Solutions at 2 sites in United States.

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Trial summary

This Nu-V3 clinical study is a randomized, phase II, open-label study evaluating the Nu-V3 cranial nerve stimulation treatment device in patients with chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and/or sleeplessness. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Chronic Pain, Anxiety, Depression
What is being tested?
Nu-V3
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
80 participants
Where
2 sitesUnited States
Study dates
20 Mar 2024to 31 May 2025
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Participant is at least 18 years of age
  • Participant presents with one or more of the following symptoms: chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and/or sleeplessness
  • Participants must score greater than or equal to a 5/10 for their primary symptom score on the Baseline Symptom Questionnaire
  • Patient's chosen primary symptom must have an available accrual slot for the participant. If patient scores greater than or equal to a 5/10 for a second symptom, they can be selected to accrue to another symptom slot.
  • Participant has signed the Informed Consent Form

Who cannot join

  • Participants with a hearing aid
  • Participants with a pacemaker
  • Participants with irregular heart rate or a heart rate lower than 60 beats per minute (bradycardia)
  • Have had a transplant within the last 2 years
  • Have had a heart attack or cardiac bypass surgery within the last 12 months
  • Patients with complaints of dizziness or lightheadedness within the last 3 months
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  • Women who are pregnant
  • Participants with Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Current ear infection
  • SBP < 100 and/or DBP < 60
  • History of uncontrolled bipolar disorder within the last 12 months
  • History of uncontrolled seizures within the last 12 months
  • History of aneurysms
  • History of syncope within the last 12 months
  • Participants that have had a TIA or stroke within the last 12 months
  • Participants with health problems deemed at risk for the study by the Principal Investigator
  • Participants with any changes to Pain/Anxiety/Depression/Sleeplessness medications within last 60 days (participants that do not meet this medication- change washout period may be delayed until 60-day period is met)
  • Participants that are currently under adjudication process for disability support, VA or other

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

United States2 sites
  • EZ Clinic

    Greenwood, Indiana, 46143

  • Greater Chicago Specialty Physicians (GCSP) - Schamuburg

    Schaumburg, Illinois, 60195

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About this study

Official title: A Randomized, Phase II, Open-Label Study Evaluating the Nu-V3 Cranial Nerve Stimulation Treatment Device in Patients With Chronic Pain, Anxiety, Depression, and/or Sleeplessness

This Nu-V3 clinical study is a randomized, phase II, open-label study evaluating the Nu-V3 cranial nerve stimulation treatment device in patients with chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and/or sleeplessness.

Read the detailed description

Subjects randomized to receive the Nu-V3 treatment will undergo the following regimen:

  • At the baseline visit, patients will be asked to complete study questionnaires regarding all of the following symptoms: chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and/or sleeplessness, as well as their quality of life, active medications, medical history, and demographical information. The subject's primary symptom of concern will also be notated at baseline, for later assessment of continuation after week 12.
  • At each subsequent visit, patients will be asked to complete study questionnaires regarding all the following symptoms: chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and/or sleeplessness, as well as their activity level and quality of life.
  • The sessions will begin with the Nu-V3 device being clipped on the ear and three small pads (non-invasive) adhered to the surface of the ear. Each Nu-V3 device lasts for up to 28 days with a change in the pads approximately 7 days into the treatment.
  • Each session takes approximately 15-20 minutes. The placement of the device takes approximately 5 minutes, and the remaining time is spent verifying ePRO form completion, and evaluating the patient for all device effects.
  • The Nu-V3 device is mobile and is worn externally on the left ear 24 hours a day during treatment, fitting comfortably behind the ear. An electrical signal is sent to the external ear through coated wire leads attached to the device and adhesive pads which attach to three sites on the ear.
  • Participants should be able to perform their typical day-to-day activities while wearing the device. They may shower while wearing the Nu-V3 device, if they do not get the device wet and use the small disposable ear covers that are provided for them.
  • In the event the Nu-V3 gel pads are inadvertently removed or the device comes off, the participant will contact the site coordinator. The participant is encouraged to adjust the device placement as needed for comfort.
  • Patients should not change their existing forms of treatment or medications without discussion with the study investigator.

Subjects randomized to the observation control arm of the study will undergo the following regimen:

  • At the baseline visit, patients will be asked to complete study questionnaires regarding all the following symptoms: chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and/or sleeplessness, as well as their quality of life, active medications, medical history, and demographical information. The subject's primary symptom of concern will also be notated at baseline.
  • At each subsequent visit, patients will be asked to complete study questionnaires regarding all the following symptoms: chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and/or sleeplessness, as well as their activity level and quality of life.
  • Patients should not change their existing forms of treatment or medications without discussion with the study investigator.
  • At completion of 12 weeks of standard of care treatment post study enrollment, observation (control arm) subjects will be offered a crossover into the treatment arm of the study for an additional 24 weeks.

Sample size For this Phase II study, a total of 100-200 subjects will be randomized 1:1 to either the Nu-V3 treatment arm or to the observation treatment arm (SOC, control).

Recruitment Participants are enrolled into relevant symptom cohorts based on their chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and/or sleeplessness symptom presentation at baseline and treated with the Nu-V3 device for 24 weeks.

Analyses Interim analysis of reported data will be based on baseline symptom cohort and conducted at 6, 12, 18, and 24 weeks during this time. The participant will be evaluated after the initial 12-week treatment period to assess for further therapeutic need. Upon having three consecutive weeks of mean symptom reduction of ≥70% via patient reported numerical scales, the participant will continue as described in the study assessments table, but without device therapy. Then if the participant's primary symptom score increases at any time by ≥20%, they may again continue device therapy until week 24, as depicted in section 4.1.

Study subjects randomized to the observation arm will be offered the opportunity to cross-over to the Nu-V3 study treatment arm upon completion of the initial 12-week observation study period.

Being tested
Nu-V3
Keywords
Device, TENS, Neuromodulation, PTSD, Neuropathy, Inflammatory, Arthritis, Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, TMJ, Insomnia
Medical subject headings
Chronic Pain, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Nu-V3Device

    The Nu-V3 device provides a continuous flow of intermittent, low frequency electrical pulses to the ear's specific cranial nerve endings. This treatment is delivered 24 hours a day for the first 12 weeks, then is delivered two weeks on, one week off for the following 12 weeks.

Study groups in NCT05394545
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Nu-V3 treatment armExperimentalTreatment with the Nu-V3 Device.
Receives: Device: Nu-V3
Observation treatment arm (SOC, control)No interventionObservation following stable standard of care.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Overall safety from unanticipated problems or risks

    At screening/baseline, a medical history will be obtained to capture relevant underlying conditions. The screening/baseline examinations will include BP, and HR. Baseline signs and symptoms are those that are assessed within 14 days prior to week 1 treatment.

    Concomitant medications will be collected from within 14 days prior to enrollment through the study treatment period and maintenance period.

    The primary safety endpoint is the occurrence of reported unanticipated problems involving risk to subjects or others ("UPIRTSOs"). These UPIRTSOs are defined as those problems which alter the risks to subjects or others. This includes any study suspensions or holds. The primary safety endpoint analyses will be based on a risk-benefit conclusion.

    Measured: Week 24

  2. Effectiveness and overall change in reported primary symptom of concern: Chronic Pain

    Chronic Pain - (PEG Scale) The PEG is a three-item instrument that measures pain intensity (one item) and pain interference (two items). The PEG is a three-item instrument that measures pain intensity (one item) and pain interference (two items). Each item is valued from 0 (no pain/interference) to 10 (as bad as you can imagine). The instrument score is calculated as the average of the three item values.

    Measured: 12 and 24 weeks

  3. Effectiveness and overall change in reported primary symptom of concern: Anxiety

    Anxiety - (GAD-7)The GAD-7 is a seven-item instrument that measures respondents' symptoms of anxiety. The GAD-7 is a seven-item instrument that measures respondents' symptoms of anxiety. Each item is scored on a four-point Likert scale, and values range from 0 ("Not at all") to 3 ("Nearly every day".) Items are summed to determine the instrument's score. Values of 10 or higher have been associated with moderate anxiety, while values of 15 or higher have been associated with severe anxiety.

    Measured: 12 and 24 weeks

  4. Effectiveness and overall change in reported primary symptom of concern: Depression

    Depression - (PHQ-9) The PHQ-9 is a nine-item instrument that measures depression-related symptoms and functional impairment. The PHQ-9 is a nine-item instrument that measures depression-related symptoms and functional impairment. Each item is scored on a four-point Likert scale and values range from 0 ("Not bothered at all") to 3 ("Bothered nearly every day.") The items' values are summed to determine the instrument's score. PHQ-9 values of 10 and 15 represent moderate and moderately severe depression respectively.

    Measured: 12 and 24 weeks

  5. Effectiveness and overall change in reported primary symptom of concern: Sleeplessness

    Sleeplessness - PROMIS short form 4a- This eight item instrument measures sleep disturbance and sleep-related impairment. This eight item instrument measures sleep disturbance and sleep-related impairment.

    Measured: 12 and 24 weeks

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Effectiveness: Symptom Frequency

    In the Nu-V3 device treatment arm, the study will report the mean time from treatment initiation to reduction of symptoms of at least 30% in any of the four domains of symptom measurement.

    Measured: 12 and 24 weeks

  2. Effectiveness: Symptom Severity

    In both the Nu-V3 device treatment arm and the observation arm, the study will report the mean percentage change in symptoms severity from initiation to 12 and 24 weeks for each instrument.

    Measured: 12 and 24 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted27 May 2022
  2. Study start20 Mar 2024 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion31 May 2025 (estimated)
  4. Study completion31 May 2025 (estimated)

Why it stopped: staffing challenges

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Model description
A Randomized, Phase II, Open-Label Study Evaluating the Nu-V3 Cranial Nerve Stimulation Treatment Device in Patients with Chronic Pain, Anxiety, Depression, and/or Sleeplessness
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
80 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05394545
Sponsor's protocol ID
Nu-V3 RCT Protocol
Acronym
Nu-V3P2RCT
Status last verified
Jul 2023
First submitted
24 May 2022
Last updated
28 Jul 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
Yes
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Nu-V3 in people with Chronic Pain and Anxiety, run by Nu-Life Solutions at 2 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 18 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: paused, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 Jul 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Overall safety from unanticipated problems or risks (time frame: Week 24). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 28 Jul 2023.

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