Clinical trials: Nervous Vagus
Insomnia
Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) for Insomnia During the Withdrawal-Rehabilitation Period of Methamphetamine Use Disorder
The Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University is conducting a clinical research project entitled "Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial of Transcutaneous Auricular…
- Trial name
- NCT07899957
- Testing
- taVNS
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
TaVNS for Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) in patients with acute intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH).
- Trial name
- TAVANS-ICH (NCT06918964)
- Testing
- transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation device
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 186 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital
Spinal Cord Injury, Depression
Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) for Inflammation and Depression Following SCI
Spinal cord injury (SCI) has been shown to be associated with impairment to the autonomic nervous system in the form of reduced activity of a key nerve known as the vagus nerve.
- Trial name
- NCT06493071
- Testing
- Active Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
PTSD, mTBI
Vagal Nerve Stimulation in mTBI
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are important conditions for the Veterans Administration (VA) that frequently occur together in combat Veterans from the conflicts in Afghanistan and…
- Trial name
- VNS mTBI (NCT04437498)
- Testing
- nVNS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Premature Ventricular Complexes, PVC - Premature Ventricular Contraction
Sustained Auricular Nerve Stimulation for PVC Suppression
Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation has been clinically tested for the treatment cardiac arrhythmias. However, prior studies have shown mixed results-possibly in part due to inadequate stimulation duration.
- Conditions
- Premature Ventricular Complexes, PVC - Premature Ventricular Contraction, Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation
- Trial name
- SANS-PVC (NCT07093034)
- Testing
- Extended nocturnal use of auricular vagus nerve stimulator device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Epilepsy
The Effectiveness and Safety of Vagus Nerve Stimulation for TRE
Prospective cohort studies to identify clinical epilepsy control, cognitive changes, and safety of VNS in patients with tuberous sclerosis complex-related epilepsy.
- Trial name
- NCT04198207
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Children's Hospital
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
Breathing Exercises, Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Breathing Exercises and Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Introduction: Vagal modulation is achieved directly by transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation, whereas breathing exercises stimulate arterial baroreceptors.
- Conditions
- Breathing Exercises, Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Autonomic Nervous System
- Trial name
- NCT06531954
- Testing
- Vagus nerve stimulation, Breathing exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Parkinson Disease, Idiopathic
Neuroprotective Effects of Long-term TaVNS in Early Parkinson's Disease Patients
This study is a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial exploring the effects of long-term taVNS intervention in patients with early-stage Parkinson's disease.
- Trial name
- NLTVNSPD (NCT06665113)
- Testing
- taVNS real stimulation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Kezhong Zhang
Postoperative Delirium (POD), Postoperative
Effect of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Postoperative Delirium and Negative Emotions in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
A multicenter, randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled trial to investigate the effects of intraoperative transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) on the incidence of postoperative delirium and negative…
- Conditions
- Postoperative Delirium (POD), Postoperative, Anxiety, Depression
- Trial name
- NCT07476742
- Testing
- Active taVNS
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 270 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese PLA General Hospital
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Aneurysmal
Safety, Feasibility, and Efficacy of Non-invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation (nVNS) in the Treatment of Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
This is a single-site, single-arm, open-label pilot study assessing the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS), gammaCore, for the acute treatment of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage…
- Trial name
- STORM (NCT05103566)
- Testing
- gammaCore
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Cerebral Infarction
Research on Binaural Synchronous Vagus Nerve Regulation of Sensorimotor Disorders After Cerebral Infarction
The aim of this study is to determine the efficacy and safety of binaural synchronous vagus nerve regulation in the treatment of patients with sensory and motor dysfunction after cerebral infarction through a randomized…
- Trial name
- NCT07081568
- Testing
- transcutaneous auriculai vagus nerve stimulation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Nanchang University Affiliated Rehabilitation Hospital
Acute Neurological Injury, Acute Medical Conditions
Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Enhanced Recovery in the NeuroICU
This study will demonstrate the impact of taVNS on reducing adverse events in NeuroICU patients, determine if taVNS reduces length of stay, and quantify the economic benefits of taVNS implementation in a broader neurocritical…
- Trial name
- TAVERN (NCT07219108)
- Testing
- Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Insomnia
Study of the Effects of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation Combined with Slow Breathing on Insomnia
The study recruited college students with insomnia disorders and applied transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation(taVNS) combined with slow breathing.
- Trial name
- NCT06614803
- Testing
- Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation combined slow breathing, Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Xidian University
Spinal Cord Injuries
Technology Development for Physical Rehabilitation of Patients With Upper Extremity Motor Deficits (RePlay)
Injuries and disease processes that produce upper extremity deficits are devastating to patients and their families. One potential avenue to treat these neurological disorders is through the enhancement of neural plasticity…
- Trial name
- RePlay (NCT03621969)
- Testing
- Physical exam and medical history, Assessments, Patient Instruction and use of Device (RePlay)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas at Dallas
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
Major Depressive Disorder
Impact of Transcutaneous Vagal Nerve Stimulation on Stress Response in Major Depression
This study will identify the sex-dependent impact of expiratory-gated transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) on the modulation of the stress response circuitry and associated physiology in major depressive disorder (MDD).
- Trial name
- tVNS_MDD_Sex (NCT04448327)
- Testing
- active tVNS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Venous Cannulation Pain, Nervous Vagus
The Effect of the Cold Application on Venous Cannulation Pain
Intravenous (iv) cannulation is one of the most common practices performed by anesthesiologists in and outside the operating room. Vascular access is required before any anesthetic procedure.
- Conditions
- Venous Cannulation Pain, Nervous Vagus, Cold
- Trial name
- NCT05920915
- Testing
- non-interventional clinical research
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 159 people
- Sponsor
- Samsun University
Fibromyalgia (FM), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Treatment of Fibromyalgia and PTSD With Live and Inactive Vagus Nerve Stimulation With PEPC
Fibromyalgia (FM) pain and PTSD are highly prevalent and comorbid with associated increased risk of negative physical and mental health outcomes, including higher risk for opioid use and suicide.
- Trial name
- SWIFT-RELIEVE (NCT07718984)
- Testing
- tAN plus PEPC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Epilepsy; Seizure
Deep Brain Stimulation vs. Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Epileptic Spasms
Deep Brain Stimulation vs. Vagus Nerve Stimulation for the Treatment of Drug-Resistant Epilepsy and Epileptic Spasms in Children: A Randomized Control Trial
- Trial name
- DBS-VNS-ES (NCT07010276)
- Testing
- DBS Arm, VNS arm
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children