Clinical trials: Autonomic Nervous System
Cardiac Rehabilitation, Exercise Therapy
Exercise Prescription in Cardiac Rehabilitation Mediated by Autonomic Function
Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is an essential secondary prevention component in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and one of the most cost- effective clinical interventions.
- Conditions
- Cardiac Rehabilitation, Exercise Therapy, Autonomic Nervous System Imbalance, Treatment Outcomes
- Trial name
- EXCARMA (NCT07288840)
- Where
- 2 sites in Portugal
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Politécnico de Leiria
Chronic Neck Pain, Autonomic Nervous System
Autonomic Nervous System Dysregulation in People With Chronic Neck Pain
The goal of this observational study is to investigate heart rate variability in different positions and in response to isometric hand-grip test in people with non-specific chronic neck pain as compared with healthy controls.
- Trial name
- NCT06554704
- Testing
- Isometric hand grip test
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung 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
Small-Fiber Neuropathy, Dysautonomia
Diagnostic Accuracy of The Water Immersion Wrinkle Test for Small Fiber Neuropathy
Small-fiber neuropathy (SFN) affects A-delta and C fibers and commonly presents with sensory symptoms and dysautonomia. Confirmation often relies on specialized tests such as quantitative sensory testing (QST) and sympathetic…
- Trial name
- WIWT-SFN (NCT07255573)
- Where
- Argentina
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- HOSPITAL BRITANICO DE BUENOS AIRES
Autonomic Nervous System, Baroreflex
Stress and the Nervous System
Models of stress such as hypoglycemia have identified that stress results the next day in decreased baroreflex sensitivity. This project will test the hypothesis that these delayed changes in autonomic nervous system function are…
- Conditions
- Autonomic Nervous System, Baroreflex, Stress, Physiological
- Trial name
- NCT02339506
- Testing
- Cosyntropin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, Postural Tachycardia Syndrome
Autoimmune Basis for Postural Tachycardia Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to see if some people with postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS) have higher levels of immune proteins (autoantibodies) directed against receptors of the autonomic nervous system, and if these…
- Conditions
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, Postural Tachycardia Syndrome, Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Cardiac
- Trial name
- NCT02725060
- Testing
- phenylephrine, isoproterenol, 25 micro-Ci of radiation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Vasovagal Syndrome VVS, Cardioinhibitory Carotid Sinus Syndrome CSS
POLish Registry of CArdioneuroablation and CArdioneuromodulation
The multicentre observational study POL-CA involves a wide spectrum of patients with a history of syncopy. The study recruits patients with diagnosed vasovagal syndrome, cardioinhibitory carotid sinus syndrome, symptomatic sinus…
- Conditions
- Vasovagal Syndrome VVS, Cardioinhibitory Carotid Sinus Syndrome CSS, Symptomatic Sinus Bradycardia SB or Atrioventricular Block AV, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome POTS
- Trial name
- POL-CA (NCT07196397)
- Testing
- cardioneuroablation, SN sparing hybrid ablation, Cardiac sympathetic denervation
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- SABAMED Medical Center Ltd.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Autonomic Dysfunction
Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Systemic Lupus Erythematous
This trial uses a double blinded, randomized 1:1 (active:sham) placebo controlled, parallel group design, investigating the effects of transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus…
- Conditions
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Autonomic Dysfunction, Autonomic Neuropathy, Fatigue
- Trial name
- SLE-VNS (NCT05315739)
- Testing
- Non-invasive transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Parkinson Disease, Autonomic Nervous System Diseases
Biomarkers of Risk of Parkinson Disease
This study (https://pdrisk.ninds.nih.gov) will determine if people who have risk factors for Parkinson disease (PD) have biomarkers (objective ways to measure a disease process) that show that the disease process is actually…
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease, Autonomic Nervous System Diseases, Pure Autonomic Failure
- Trial name
- NCT00775853
- Testing
- 6-[18F]Fluorodopamine, 6-[18F]Fluorodopa, 13N-Ammonia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 89 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Stress, Psychological, Autonomic Nervous System
Feldenkrais Method and Stress-Related Responses in Adult Women
This pilot study aimed to explore whether the Feldenkrais Method, a gentle movement and awareness practice, could help reduce stress and improve well-being in sedentary adult women.
- Conditions
- Stress, Psychological, Autonomic Nervous System, Hydration, Healthy Volunteers
- Trial name
- NCT07175974
- Testing
- Feldenkrais Method - Awareness Through Movement (ATM)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Palermo
Autonomic Nervous System Disease, Spinal Cord Injuries
The Effects of an Acute High-intensity Exercise on Heart and Brain Function in People With Spinal Cord Injury
The heart and brain are regulated by the autonomic nervous system. Control of these organs can be disrupted in people with spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Conditions
- Autonomic Nervous System Disease, Spinal Cord Injuries, Cognition
- Trial name
- NCT06274658
- Testing
- High-intensity interval exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State University of New York at Buffalo
Ischemic Preconditioning, Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) Functioning and Mood State
The Impact of Ischemic Preconditioning on Exercise Performance and Physiological Function
Ischemic Preconditioning has been confirmed to prevent long-term ischemic damage to tissues, among which the improvement of autonomic nerve system function may be one of its mechanisms of action.
- Trial name
- NCT07146399
- Testing
- Ischemic Preconditioning
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ziyue Ou
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic, Physical Exercise
Effect of an Aerobic Exercise Session on Cardiovascular and Autonomic Parameters of Adults With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a genetic heart disease with symptoms that may include dyspnea and fatigue predominantly on exertion, with or without chest pain, palpitations, syncope/presyncope and sudden cardiac death, mostly in…
- Conditions
- Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic, Physical Exercise, Autonomic Nervous System, Endothelium
- Trial name
- NCT07127640
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto de Cardiologia do Rio Grande do Sul
Other Disorders of Autonomic Nervous System
Interval Training and Parkinson's Disease
This research is designed to compare the impact of high-intensity interval training and high-velocity circuit resistance training on heart rate variability, gait, and functional performance in patients with Parkinsons disease.
- Trial name
- NCT06606743
- Testing
- High-Intensity Interval Training, High-Velocity Circuit Resistance Training
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) Functioning and Mood State
Effects of Barefoot Running vs. in Shoes on Physiology and Mood
Aerobic exercise impacts bodily processes implicated in the pathophysiology of major depression. Consistent with these effects, aerobic exercise in general, and running in particular, has been repeatedly shown to have both…
- Trial name
- NCT01733381
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Abdominal Pain
Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Field Stimulation for Adults With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
This is a prospective, double-blind, randomized, sham-controlled pilot study evaluating the efficacy of percutaneous electrical nerve field stimulation for the treatment of adult patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
- Conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Abdominal Pain, Autonomic Nervous System Imbalance
- Trial name
- NCT04428619
- Testing
- Peripheral Electrical Nerve Field Stimulation (PENFS) Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Long COVID, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
The Long COVID-19 Wearable Device Study
To further characterize Long COVID-19 by collecting data from individuals who already own wearable devices or are provided with a wearable device along with basic and enhanced educational materials to determine if both can…
- Conditions
- Long COVID, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, Dysautonomia, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
- Trial name
- NCT05741112
- Testing
- Wearable device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100,500 people
- Sponsor
- Scripps Translational Science Institute
Arterial Stiffness, Autonomic Nervous System
Effects of Active Stretching on Cardiovascular Response and Arterial Stiffness in Older Adults With Low Flexibility
A study of the effects of active static stretching exercise in elderly people with poor lower extremity muscle flexibility on autonomic and cardiovascular responses and balance ability.
- Conditions
- Arterial Stiffness, Autonomic Nervous System, Musculoskeletal Diseases, Range of Motion
- Trial name
- stretching (NCT06944886)
- Testing
- Active Static Stretching Exercise Combined with Breathing Exercise (Experimental Group)
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Phayao
Blood Glucose Variability, Cardiac Surgical Procedures
Glycemic Variability and Autonomic Nervous System in Cardiac Surgery Patients
On-pump coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) and valve replacement surgeries are high-risk procedures. Among the risk factors for postoperative complications, perioperative hyperglycemia and blood glucose variability have been…
- Conditions
- Blood Glucose Variability, Cardiac Surgical Procedures, Autonomic Nervous System
- Trial name
- CAESAR (NCT05454735)
- Testing
- coronary artery bypass surgery, aortic valve replacement surgery
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon
Peripheral Neuropathy Due to Chemotherapy
Trimetazidine Efficacy in Attenuating Paclitaxel-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
This proof-of-concept study evaluated the effect of Trimetazidine on the incidence of paclitaxel-induced peripheral neuropathy in patients with breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT06459193
- Testing
- Trimetazidine
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Minia University