Clinical trials: Nervous Vagus
Migraine
Non-invasive Neurostimulation for the Relief of Migraine
The purpose of this feasibility study is to gather preliminary information on the safety and effectiveness of patient self-administration of a noninvasive neurostimulation of the vagus nerve using the GammaCore device for the…
- Trial name
- NCT03410628
- Testing
- gammaCore
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- ElectroCore INC
Stroke, Upper Limb Deficits
VNS During Rehabilitation for Improved Upper Limb Motor Function After Stroke
The primary study objectives are to assess the safety and feasibility of the therapy, including the surgical intervention and stimulation, as well as to provide information on the appropriateness of the study test measures…
- Trial name
- NCT02243020
- Testing
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- MicroTransponder 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
Vocal Cord Paralysis, Phonasthenia
A Novel Approach for Thyroplasty Type 1, With Prolene Mesh. A Prospective Study.
Larynx performs important functions of the aero-digestive tract, it has vital role in control of breathing, phonation, deglutition and protection of lower respiratory tract from aspiration.
- Conditions
- Vocal Cord Paralysis, Phonasthenia, Presbylarynges, Idiopathic Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Trial name
- NCT04458818
- Testing
- Prolene Mesh Vocal Cord Medialization Implant
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Muhammad Rashid
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
Non-invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation (nVNS) in Pediatric Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)
Participants will be requested to deliver non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) two times per day, at least five days per week.
- Trial name
- NCT03772717
- Testing
- Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS), Standard of care treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Migraine
Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Stress Reduction Training for Migraine
This study design has two components: 1) a cross-sectional assessment of brain activity and inflammation in migraine patients compared to healthy controls and 2) an assessment of 8 weeks of a combination therapy approach to…
- Trial name
- NCT03592329
- Testing
- Stress Reduction Training A, active tVNS, Stress Reduction Training B
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 193 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Healthy Volunteers
Understanding the Effects of Transauricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Neural Networks and Autonomic Nervous System
This trial aims to perform an exploratory, mechanistic, randomized double-blind sham-control trial in healthy participants to assess the physiologic effects of a single 60 minutes session of bilateral taVNS, on neural networks…
- Trial name
- NCT05801809
- Testing
- Transauricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Cerebrovascular Stroke, Upper Extremity Paresis
Pivotal Study of VNS During Rehab After Stroke (VNS-REHAB)
This is a pivotal phase study of up to 120 subjects and 15 clinical sites. All subjects are implanted with the Vivistim System® and then randomized to either study treatment or active-control treatment.
- Trial name
- VNS-REHAB (NCT03131960)
- Testing
- Paired Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Rehabilitation
- Where
- 20 sites in United States, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- MicroTransponder Inc.
Delirium
TaVNS for Delirium
The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether a non-invasive device called transauricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) is safe, practical, and potentially helpful for patients in the hospital who develop delirium.
- Trial name
- NCT07258082
- Testing
- Transauricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Stony Brook University
Infant Development, Hemiplegia
CIMT and taVNS for Hemiplegia in Infants
Newborns who are born premature or suffer brain injury at birth are at risk for motor problems that may cause weakness in reaching and grasping on one side of the body.
- Conditions
- Infant Development, Hemiplegia, Constraint Induced Movement Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT05101707
- Testing
- transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation, Constraint induced movement therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
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
Tinnitus
Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) Paired With Tones for Tinnitus
Assess the safety and efficacy of VNS paired with tones for tinnitus using a randomized, controlled, parallel study design.
- Trial name
- NCT01962558
- Testing
- VNS Treatment, VNS Control
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- MicroTransponder Inc.
Muscle Tension Dysphonia, Vocal Fold Palsy
Evaluating the Feasibility of Acapella® Choice as a Dysphonia Treatment
A feasibility study to identify the immediate effect on the voices of patients with voice disorders (muscle tension dysphonia, vocal fold palsy or presbylaryngis) produced by exercising with Acapella Choice as a form of…
- Conditions
- Muscle Tension Dysphonia, Vocal Fold Palsy, Vocal Cord Paralysis, Presbylarynx
- Trial name
- NCT04764604
- Testing
- Acapella Choice, Tube-in-water
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University College, London
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
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
Stroke, Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS) and Robotic Training to Improve Arm Function After Stroke
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if multiple therapy sessions of Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS) combined with robotic arm therapy lead to a greater functional recovery in upper limb mobility after stroke…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA), Hemiparesis
- Trial name
- tVNS (NCT03592745)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health