Clinical trials: Autonomic Nervous System Activity, open to volunteers
Down Syndrome, Autonomic Dysfunction
Exploring Sympathetic Nervous System Function in Individuals With Down Syndrome
Down syndrome (DS), the most common genetic cause of intellectual disability, is associated with widespread organ dysfunction, including abnormalities in the autonomic nervous system (ANS).
- Trial name
- DIVE (NCT07238465)
- Testing
- Cold Stress, Maximal Dynamic Exercise, Isometric Handgrip Exercise with Post-Exercise Muscle Ischemia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Advanced Solid Tumor
A Study to Evaluate ARV-6723 Alone and With Pembrolizumab in Participants With Advanced Solid Tumors
This is a study to evaluate the safety and potential anti-tumor activity of an investigational drug called ARV-6723, in participants with advanced solid tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT07749586
- Testing
- ARV-6723, Pembrolizumab, SOC
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 499 people
- Sponsor
- Arvinas Inc.
Bariatric Surgery Candidate, Obesity
The Effect of Exercise in Patients Awaiting Bariatric Surgery
The aim of this project is to understand the impact of a four week preoperative exercise programme on fitness and metabolic rate and weight before surgery.
- Trial name
- BariPrehab (NCT05235945)
- Testing
- Online exercise intervention
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Acute Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Peripheral Muscle Metabolism and Autonomic Response in COPD Patients
The study will evaluate the acute effects of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on peripheral muscle metabolism and autonomic response in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- Trial name
- NCT06827379
- Testing
- IMT-S (strength), IMT-R (resistance)
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Paraíba
Healthy
Influence of Manual and Electrical Vagal Stimulation on Autonomic Activity and Other Dysautonomous Symptoms in a Healthy Population.
The objective of this clinical, longitudinal, prospective, randomised (randomised) unmasked study is to analyse whether electrical and manual vagal stimulation produces changes in heart rate variability in a healthy population…
- Trial name
- NCT07660744
- Testing
- Electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve, Manual stimulation of vagus nerve
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Escoles Universitaries Gimbernat
COPD, Sympathetic Nervous System Diseases
Sympathetic Nerve Activity Predictors in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The project will be pursued in our respiratory, autonomic nervous system physiology laboratory (Respiratory, autonomic nervous system physiology laboratory, Department of Pneumology and Intensive Care Medicine, RWTH Aachen…
- Conditions
- COPD, Sympathetic Nervous System Diseases, Catecholamine; Overproduction
- Trial name
- SNAP-COPD (NCT04849806)
- Testing
- Assessments of the sympathetic nerve activity axis, OSA severity, Determination of PH and right HF severity
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 135 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- RWTH Aachen University
POTS - Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
The Effect of Physical Activity on Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a disorder of unknown origin characterized by orthostatic intolerance and increased heart rate (HR) of ≥ 30 beats/minute during orthostasis in the absence of orthostatic…
- Trial name
- POTS (NCT05554107)
- Testing
- Training program
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Lund University
ADHD - Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity
Evaluation of the Relationship Between Medication, Eye Movements, and Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) Functions in Children and Adolescents With ADHD
An increasing number of children are being diagnosed with ADHD, and the demand for ADHD medication has been rising. Although ADHD medication is often effective, this is unfortunately not the case for all children and adolescents…
- Trial name
- POP-Eye/ANSA (NCT07634809)
- Testing
- metylphenidate
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Umeå University
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Intra-Sessional Autonomic Arc Detection in Ketamine-Assisted Therapy for PTSD: A Signal Characterisation Pilot Study
This study examines whether a continuous wearable biosensor and a proprietary signal detection algorithm (JungleCODE, Open Medicine Studio) can detect and characterise the autonomic nervous system arc - a trajectory from a state…
- Trial name
- OMS-KAT (NCT07614581)
- Testing
- Continuous wearable physiological monitoring (EmbracePlus, Empatica), Ketamine-assisted therapy (independently arranged), Structured pre- and post-session interviews
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Adriaan Dirk van der Wart
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Safety of Splenic Stimulation for RA
This study will evaluate the safety and tolerability of stimulating the splenic neurovascular bundle (NVB) with the Galvani System, which consists of a lead, implantable pulse generator, external components and accessories.
- Trial name
- NCT04955899
- Testing
- Active Stimulation
- Where
- 2 sites in Netherlands, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Galvani Bioelectronics
Locally Advanced Esophageal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
Comprehensive Perioperative Program Based on Prehabilitation, Nutritional Intervention and Psychological Support for Patients With Locally Advanced Operable Oesophagogastric Cancer
Perioperative chemotherapy (CHT) or CHT/RT combined with surgery is the standard therapeutic approach for the treatment of locally advanced cancer of the esophagus, gastroesophageal junction (GEJ), and stomach.
- Conditions
- Locally Advanced Esophageal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Gastric Cancer
- Trial name
- OESOFIT (NCT07671625)
- Testing
- Cardiorespiratory fitness (FsPS), Exercises you can do on your own at home, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery ERAS
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Masaryk Memorial Cancer Institute
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Spinal Cord Injury
Transcutaneous Spinal Electrical Stimulation to Improve Exercise Function After Spinal Cord Injury.
Our overall objective is to decrease the prevalence of multiple sedentary-related diseases that are secondary consequences of spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Injury
- Trial name
- NCT07692191
- Testing
- Transcutaneous spinal electrical stimulation (TSES)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Insulin Sensitivity
The Importance of Insulin Action in the Brain for the Immune System During Physical Activity-Overweight
The goal of this clinical trial is to clarify the interaction of central insulin action and physical activity with the immune system. Therefore, participants will undergo bicycle spiroergometer tests.
- Trial name
- NCT07466173
- Testing
- Spiroergometer test with intranasal insulin spray
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Ulm
Neurodegenerative Diseases, Parkinson Disease
Neurodegenerative Diseases Progression Markers (MARKERS-NDD)
MARKERS-NDD is a prospective, observational, longitudinal study, which aims to collect data from patients affected by neurodegenerative diseases (NDD) followed longitudinally for routine examinations performed as part of normal…
- Conditions
- Neurodegenerative Diseases, Parkinson Disease, Synucleinopathies, Lewy Body Disease
- Trial name
- MARKERS-NDD (NCT06596746)
- Testing
- Observation
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- Casa di Cura San Raffaele Cassino
Rheumatoid Arthritis
ConsideRAte Study - Splenic Stimulation for RA
This study will evaluate the safety, tolerability, and effects of stimulating the splenic neurovascular bundle (NVB) with the Galvani System, which consists of a lead, implantable pulse generator, external components and…
- Trial name
- NCT05003310
- Testing
- Active Stimulation, Baricitinib, Background Treatment
- Where
- 14 sites in United States, Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Galvani Bioelectronics
Diabetes, Gastroparesis
Effect Of Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Field Stimulation on Symptom Control/Nervous System Activity in Patients w/Diabetes Types 1/2
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether stimulation of the vagus nerve can improve nausea and vomiting in diabetic gastroparetic patients.
- Trial name
- PENFS (NCT06783504)
- Testing
- PERCUTANEOUS ELECTRICAL FIELD NERVE STIMULATION
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Mental Fatigue, Cognitive Performance
Predicting Declines in Attention and Memory During a Prolonged Mental Task
This study will investigate whether heart activity and changes in the skin's ability to conduct electricity can help predict performance during a demanding computer task.
- Trial name
- COG-PRED (NCT07877389)
- Testing
- Individually Calibrated Time Load Dual-back Task With Seated Rest
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- DSW Ideis University
ACL Reconstruction
Kinesiophobia vs. Task-Specific Fear: Defining Movement-Related Fear in ACL Reconstruction Patients
Kinesiophobia, defined as an excessive and irrational fear of physical movement due to perceived vulnerability to injury, has gained significant attention in clinical and scientific communities.
- Trial name
- Ki-TASK-ACLR (NCT07190456)
- Testing
- Exposure to neutral images visualization, Exposure to nocive images visualisation, Exposure to anticipated realisation of a feared movement
- Where
- 2 sites in Portugal
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Egas Moniz - Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, CRL
Neurological Diseases or Conditions, Cardiovascular Conditions After Birth
Cereset Research Exploratory Study
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of Cereset Research to improve autonomic function in participants with symptoms of stress, anxiety, or insomnia.
- Conditions
- Neurological Diseases or Conditions, Cardiovascular Conditions After Birth, Psychophysiologic Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT03777267
- Testing
- Active CR
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Psoriatic Arthritis
Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Psoriatic Arthritis
This prospective single-center interventional study aims to investigate the effects of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) on disease activity, pain, quality of life, autonomic dysfunction symptoms, and…
- Trial name
- NCT07653009
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University