Clinical trials: Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Alcohol Withdrawal, Alcohol Use Disorder
Using Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation to Treat Acute Alcohol Withdrawal
The purpose of this study is to see if stimulation of the vagus nerve via a non-invasive device placed behind external ear can reduce physical and psychological discomfort during acute alcohol withdrawal in patients with alcohol…
- Trial name
- NCT04159909
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
30 patients will participate in a prospective randomized clinical trial to test the safety, tolerability and efficacy of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) for autonomic nervous system (ANS) dysfunction in…
- Trial name
- NCT06927024
- Testing
- Active taVNS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Tinnitus, Subjective Tinnitus
Efficacy and Safety of the Soricle for Subjective Tinnitus Relief
This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Soricle, a medical device combining transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation and sound stimulation, in patients with subjective tinnitus.
- Trial name
- NCT07548320
- Testing
- tVNS Device, tVNS + Sound Stimulation Device
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Neurive Co.,Ltd.
Cervical Radiculopathy, Cervical Spondylosis
Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation Combined With Cervical Epidural Injection for Cervical Radiculopathy
This is a prospective, randomized, double-blinded, sham-controlled trial conducted to investigate the efficacy and safety of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) combined with cervical epidural injection in…
- Conditions
- Cervical Radiculopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Radicular Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07557823
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS), Cervical Epidural Injection
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine
Meniere Disease
Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Meniere Disease
Objective: To evaluate the effect of Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation for the patients Meniere disease. Methods: We enrolled 231 patients at Beijing TongRen Hospital.
- Trial name
- NCT06544590
- Testing
- taVNS, Betahistine Mesylate tablet
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Tongren Hospital
Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysm, Headache
Efficacy and Safety of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Postoperative Headache Following Stent-Assisted Coiling of Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) in reducing postoperative headache among adults undergoing stent-assisted coiling for unruptured…
- Conditions
- Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysm, Headache, Vagus Nerve Stimulations
- Trial name
- IMPACT-HT (NCT07479082)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 440 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital
Healthy Controls Group - Age and Sex-matched
Vagustim™ Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation Devices
Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) has become a therapy of interest for treating chronic immune-medicated illnesses in adults and children.
- Trial name
- NCT07791290
- Testing
- Vagustim Individual Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
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
Chronic Low Back Pain
MBM and taVNS for Low Back Pain and Depressive Symptoms
This two-arm randomized controlled trial aims to test the preliminary effect of home-based mindfulness-based meditation and transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation on managing pain and depressive symptoms among…
- Trial name
- NCT07415941
- Testing
- MBM, VNSM
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Florida State University
Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Autonomic Nervous System
Frequency-Dependent Effects of Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Autonomic and Cardiovascular Parameters
This randomized, sham-controlled, crossover study investigates the acute autonomic effects of transcutaneous cervical vagus nerve stimulation (tcVNS) applied at five different frequencies (0 Hz/sham, 10 Hz, 25 Hz, 50 Hz, 100 Hz)…
- Conditions
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Autonomic Nervous System, Heart Rate, Blood Pressure
- Trial name
- AVNS-DRC (NCT07274332)
- Testing
- Pulsetto FIT™ - tcVNS 10 Hz, Pulsetto FIT™ - tcVNS 25 Hz, Pulsetto FIT™ - tcVNS 50 Hz
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- SEFA HAKTAN HATIK
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Post-acute COVID-19 Syndromes
Effects of Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation Combined With Slow-paced Breathing on Individuals With Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome.
This study investigates a non-pharmacological treatment approach for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), a disorder of the autonomic nervous system characterized by an excessive increase in heart rate upon standing.
- Trial name
- NCT06996314
- Testing
- TVNS + Slow-Paced Breathing (TVNS+SDB), TVNS without Breathing Training (TVNS+NB)
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Ali Kapan
Nephrotic Syndrome in Children, Minimal Change Disease
A Pilot Trial of taVNS for SRNS in Children (kidNEY-VNS)
Children with steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS) are exposed to prolonged courses of immunosuppressant medications. Given the adverse side effect profiles and variable efficacy of these medications, there is an urgent…
- Conditions
- Nephrotic Syndrome in Children, Minimal Change Disease, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
- Trial name
- kidNEY-VNS (NCT05583942)
- Testing
- trascutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
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
Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Unilateral and Bilateral taVNS in Fibromyalgia
This randomized controlled trial aimed to compare the effects of unilateral (left-sided) and bilateral transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) combined with a home exercise program on clinical outcomes, autonomic…
- Trial name
- taVNS-FMS (NCT07577102)
- Testing
- taVNS, Home Exercise Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Gelisim University
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Aneurysmal, Delayed Cerebral Ischemia
Noninvasive CA Monitoring Validation and Autonomic Modulation in Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
This is a two-component prospective study of adult aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) patients admitted to the Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit (NSICU) at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
- Conditions
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Aneurysmal, Delayed Cerebral Ischemia, Cerebral Vasospasm, Autonomic Nervous System Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT07577739
- Testing
- Right-Sided Cervical Sympathetic Block at C6, Transcutaneous Auricular Vagal Nerve Stimulation (taVNS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Stroke, Stroke, Ischemic
At-Home taVNS - Stroke Rehab
Early evidence suggests the benefits of post-stroke motor rehabilitation may be enhanced by applying electrical stimulation to the ear.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Stroke, Ischemic, Stroke Hemorrhagic
- Trial name
- NCT06616831
- Testing
- Remote Transcutaneous Auricular Vagal Nerve Stimulation Paired with Task-Specific Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Neurological Injury, Motor Disorders
Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation to Enhance Motor Learning
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) activates neural pathways leading to the release of chemicals that promote plasticity and learning.
- Conditions
- Neurological Injury, Motor Disorders, Paresis
- Trial name
- NCT05316519
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
Chronic Incomplete Cervical Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Safety and Feasibility of Paired Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) With Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and feasibility of transcutaneous auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) paired with upper-limb rehabilitation in adults with tetraplegia caused by cervical spinal cord…
- Trial name
- NCT06543277
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Parkinson Disease
The Efficacy and Safety of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Depression in PD
This study is a double blind comparative study examining the effectiveness of the transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation treatment on Parkinson's disease patients with depression.
- Trial name
- PD-D-taVNS (NCT07679529)
- Testing
- Active Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University
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