Clinical trials: Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders, Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Auricular Vagal Nerve Stimulation for Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) is a connective tissue disorder characterized by hyperextensible skin, joint hypermobility and additional connective tissue manifestations.
- Conditions
- Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders, Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, Autonomic Nervous System Disease
- Trial name
- NCT05212129
- Testing
- Percutaneous vagal nerve stimulation (pVNS) device, Acoustic vagal nerve stimulation (aVNS) treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Meniere Disease
Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation Treatment on Meniere Disease
Objective: To evaluate the effect of Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation for the patients Meniere disease. Methods: We accrued 25 patients at Beijing TongRen Hospital.
- Trial name
- NCT04686695
- Testing
- taVNS
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Tongren Hospital
Pain Management, Capsaicin-Induced Pain
TaVNS for Capsaicin-Induced Pain
Effective pain management remains a major clinical challenge. Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) has emerged as a promising, non-invasive neuromodulation technique due to its safety, ease of administration…
- Conditions
- Pain Management, Capsaicin-Induced Pain, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Repetitive, Electroencephalography
- Trial name
- NCT07719868
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine
Alcohol Use Disorder, Alcohol Abuse
tAN for Substance Use Disorder
The study will involve a 5-day tAN treatment to attenuate alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) and alter resting state functional connectivity (RSFC) between OFC and striatum in patients with alcohol use disorder (AUD).
- Conditions
- Alcohol Use Disorder, Alcohol Abuse, Substance Use Disorders, Substance Use Disorders Alcohol Use Withdrawal State
- Trial name
- NCT07281261
- Testing
- Sparrow Ascent
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Spark Biomedical, Inc.
Stroke
taVNS for Upper Limb Rehabilitation
This study explores the use of a new form of neuromodulation known as transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) which stimulates the ear.
- Trial name
- NCT04129242
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) + Task Specifc Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Functional Dyspepsia
Effect of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagal Nerve Stimulation on Functional Dyspepsia
Patients with dyspeptic symptoms vary from 10% to 20% globally. Up to 70% of patients with dyspepsia who undergo endoscopy have unremarkable examination and are diagnosed with functional dyspepsia (FD).
- Trial name
- NCT04668534
- Testing
- taVNS 10, taVNS 25, Control
- Where
- 3 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Air Force Military Medical University, China
Neuropathic Pain
Addressing Disparities in Neuromodulation for Rehabilitation: A Mixed Methods Approach to Optimize Access for Underrepresented Racial Minorities
The purpose of this study is to: 1. Development of culturally sensitive videos for enhance informed consent with neurostimulation and determination of factors that influence minority interest in participating in neurostimulation…
- Trial name
- NCT05896202
- Testing
- taVNS Video, Educational materials, TMS Video
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Tiletamine Use Disorder, Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
The Efficacy of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Individuals With Tiletamine Use Disorder
Participants diagnosed with tiletamine use disorder will be assigned to active or sham taVNS for 5 days. Clinical outcomes ( e.g., behavioral paradigms measures and clinical scales ) and physiological markers (e.g., EEG and ECG)…
- Conditions
- Tiletamine Use Disorder, Substance Use Disorder (SUD), Drug Craving
- Trial name
- taVNS-Tiletami (NCT07689981)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Mental Health Center
Healthy
Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) Dosage Study 1
The purpose of this research study is to investigate the effects of different forms of a gentle form of electrical stimulation applied to the ear, known as transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS).
- Trial name
- NCT06381102
- Testing
- transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation 30/30, transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation 10/10
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Parkinson Disease
Combining VNS With PT Interventions for Individuals With PD
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the combined effects of non-invasive neuromodulation (specifically transauricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation) with exercise interventions to improve physical function and quality of life in…
- Trial name
- VNS-PT-PD (NCT05871151)
- Testing
- taVNS, Exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation Prevents Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Patients
According to the 3D-CAM scale, evaluate the incidence of Postoperative Delirium within 5 days after surgery in elderly patients receiving taVNS.The results are expected to provide evidence of the safety and efficacy of…
- Trial name
- Vnstar (NCT06421077)
- Testing
- transauricular auricular vagus nerve stimulation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 1,776 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital
Health People, Physical Activity
The Effect of Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Controlled Breathing Exercises on Performance and Autonomic Nervous System
There are many studies in the literature on transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) and controlled breathing exercises (CBE), but there are limited studies examining the effects of both interventions on performance and the…
- Conditions
- Health People, Physical Activity, Autonomic Nerveus System, Vagus Nerve Stimulations
- Trial name
- NCT06796101
- Testing
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Controlled breathing exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bahçeşehir University
Bruxism
Effectiveness of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Bruxism
Our study aimed to investigate the effects of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (TAVNS) application on treatment efficacy in bruxism in terms of masseter muscle activity, pain, stress level, sleep and life quality…
- Trial name
- NCT06386809
- Testing
- TAVNS, Exercise program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University
Post Herpetic Neuralgia (PHN)
Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) in the treatment of patients with post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN).
- Trial name
- NCT07123987
- Testing
- transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS), traditional medical treatment for PHN
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Mohamed Hosny Ismail Easa
Knee Osteoarthritis
taVNS in Veterans With Knee OA (AVAHCS)
The objectives of this study are to identify an optimal transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) dosing regimen for pain relief and anti-inflammatory effects in Veterans with knee osteoarthritis (OA), compared to…
- Trial name
- taVNS (NCT07804199)
- Testing
- Methylprednisolone acetate, taVNS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Effects of Left and Bilateral Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Pain, Mood, and Autonomic Function in Female Fibromyalgia Patients
This study aimed to examine the effects of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) on pain, depression, anxiety, functionality, and autonomic function in fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS).
- Trial name
- NCT06871306
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Fenerbahce University
Chronic Stroke Patients
Effect of Transcutaneous Auricular Stimulation of the Vagus Nerve on Functional Connectivity in the Brain at Rest
The goal of this clinical trial is to study the effect of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) on resting-state brain functional connectivity.
- Trial name
- COVAGNIRS (NCT07282106)
- Testing
- Active taVNS arm
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Clinique Les Trois Soleils
Central Auditory Disease, Auditory Processing Disorder, Central
taVNS Effect on Central Auditory Processing
The behavioral effects of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) and observed activation in the auditory cortex with transcutaneous auricular VNS (taVNS) raise questions about their potential impact on auditory processing.
- Conditions
- Central Auditory Disease, Auditory Processing Disorder, Central, Auditory Processing Disorders, Vagus Nerve Stimulation
- Trial name
- NCT06970444
- Testing
- transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Tourette Syndrome, Chronic Tic Disorder
Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Tic Disorders/Tourette's Syndrome in Children and Adolescents
The objective of this trial is to evaluate the effect of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation compared to sham stimulation in improving chronic tic disorder or Tourette's syndrome in children and adolescents.
- Trial name
- NCT07854665
- Testing
- Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 124 people
- Sponsor
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University