Clinical trials: Nervous Vagus
Cough, Vocal Cord Atrophy
Usefulness and Feasibility of Ultrasound in Office Laryngology Procedures
Investigators will assess the usefulness of using ultrasound in office procedures for laryngology interventions. Participants who qualify will be adults who are undergoing superior laryngeal nerve block, injection laryngoplasty…
- Conditions
- Cough, Vocal Cord Atrophy, Vocal Cord Paresis, Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Trial name
- NCT06579989
- Testing
- Ultrasound for cough, Ultrasound for vocal fold atrophy or vocal fold paresis/paralysis, Ultrasound for dysphagia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Epilepsy
Transcutaneous Vagal Nerve Stimulation: Influence on miRNA, Inflammation, Cerebral Resting State and Gastric Motility
Randomized, double-blind trial to investigate the influence of a single 4 hours episode of transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation on the expression of microRNA, various cytokines, chemokines, neuropeptides, cerebral resting state…
- Trial name
- EpimiRNA_D (NCT02359188)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Philipps University Marburg
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Whole Genome Scan of Extended Families With Familial Vocal Cord Paralysis
Vocal cord paralysis is a common cause of congenital stridor and airway obstruction. In this study we plan to identify the genetic locus of the genes in two extended families who suffer of the disease.
- Trial name
- NCT00382369
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization
Epilepsy
PuLsE 2-Observational Long-Term Effectiveness Follow-Up Study of PuLsE 1
This is a post-market, open observational long-term effectiveness follow-up study of participants with drug-resistant epilepsy with partial-onset seizures previously enrolled in a randomized controlled trial (PuLsE) comparing…
- Trial name
- PuLsE 2 (NCT01281280)
- Where
- 18 sites in Belgium, Canada and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- Cyberonics, Inc.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Electrophysiology and Ultrasound of Respiratory Muscles and Respective Nerves to Predict Respiratory Insufficiency in ALS
Respiratory insufficiency is a common complication in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Survival can be prolonged with noninvasive ventilation (NIV).
- Trial name
- NCT06841341
- Testing
- electromyography, ultrasonography, Arterial blood gas analysis
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Jagiellonian University
Stroke
EEG Changes and DNA Markers Related to taVNS in Stroke Patients: a Preliminary Study
In the United States, more than 795,000 people have a stroke every year. Motor impairment after a stroke is common and can be debilitating.
- Trial name
- StrokeVNS (NCT06226493)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare
Unilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis, Unilateral Vocal Cord Paresis
Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Monitoring During Pediatric Aerodigestive Tract and Cardiac Surgery
This research studies whether a device used during surgery can help doctors better protect the nerve that moves a child's vocal cords. Damage to this nerve can affect speaking, swallowing, and sometimes breathing.
- Trial name
- NCT07604623
- Testing
- Intraoperative laryngeal nerve monitor
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Postoperative Chronic Cough
Effect of Disconnecting Pulmonary Vagus Nerve Branch on Chronic Cough After Unilateral Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
The purpose of this study was to determine whether disconnecting pulmonary vagus nerve branch can abatement chronic cough in patients undergoing unilateral thoracoscopic lobectomy,compared with preserving pulmonary vagus nerve…
- Trial name
- NCT04247997
- Testing
- disconnect pulmonary vague nerve branches
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- Han Yuan
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
Stroke
Effect of Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Chronic Stroke Patients
Stroke is still one of the top causes of death and adult-onset disability in the world. Despite physiotherapy and rehabilitation, a sizable percentage of chronic stroke patients are permanently disabled.
- Trial name
- NCT05779293
- Testing
- Non-invasive auricular vagus nerve stimulation, Conventional therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Stroke, Hemiparesis
Trans Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) and Robotic Training for Paralyzed Arm After Stroke
To determine whether treatment with transauricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) during the training of an affected upper limb of a patient with chronic stroke on a robotic motor task alters the motor impairment.
- Trial name
- VaNSaRTS (NCT05339893)
- Testing
- In Motion Rehabilitation Robot
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Autonomic Nervous System, Heart Rate Variability
Non-invasive Modulation of Autonomic Cardiac Nervous System
To demonstrate the effect of non invasive vagus nerve (VNS) stimulation on heart rate variability and MSNA signal.
- Conditions
- Autonomic Nervous System, Heart Rate Variability, Muscle Sympathetic Nerve Activity
- Trial name
- MSNA (NCT04057508)
- Testing
- Modulation of muscle sympathetic nerve activity
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université Catholique de Louvain
Postoperative Vocal Cord Mobility, Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injury
C-MAC D-Blade vs Macintosh for Postoperative Vocal Cord Evaluation
This study compares two different laryngoscopes-the C-MAC D-Blade videolaryngoscope and the Macintosh direct laryngoscope-for evaluating vocal cord mobility after thyroidectomy.
- Trial name
- NCT07277985
- Testing
- Videolaryngoscope (C-MAC D-Blade), Direct Laryngoscope (Macintosh)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
Chronic Stroke Patients
Effect of Transcutaneous Auricular Stimulation of the Vagus Nerve on Functional Connectivity in the Brain at Rest
The goal of this clinical trial is to study the effect of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) on resting-state brain functional connectivity.
- Trial name
- COVAGNIRS (NCT07282106)
- Testing
- Active taVNS arm
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Clinique Les Trois Soleils
Stroke, Stroke Sequelae
Noninvasive VNS to Facilitate Excitability in Motor Cortex
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) positively influences motor rehabilitation in stroke recovery. Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) has shown effects on cortical plasticity.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Stroke Sequelae, Motor Activity
- Trial name
- NCT04130646
- Testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Unilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis
Surgery for Vocal Cord Paralysis
Unilateral vocal fold paralysis (UVFP) is caused by injury to the nerve to the affected vocal fold. The injury to the vocal fold makes the affected person's voice sound "breathy".
- Trial name
- NCT00064571
- Testing
- vocal fold medialization, vocal fold reinnervation
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
Stroke
Tolerability of Transcutaneous Vagal Nerve Stimulation
The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility and tolerability of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) in childhood stroke survivors undergoing bi-manual occupational therapy.
- Trial name
- TAPSS-1 (NCT07735234)
- Testing
- transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Parkinson's Disease
Non-invasive VNS for Parkinson's Gait
More than 110,000 US Veterans living with Parkinson's disease (PD) currently receive PD-related care and services from the VA. Fall prevention is a priority for Veterans living PD.
- Trial name
- NCT06562569
- Testing
- non-invasive cervical vagal nerve stimulation ncVNS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Vocal Cord Paralysis
Detection of Vocal Fold Motion Impairment on Noninvasive Positive Pressure
The goal of this prospective, observational study is to evaluate for the presence of vocal fold motion impairment (VFMI) in the children admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit on noninvasive positive pressure ventilation…
- Conditions
- Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Vocal Cord Paralysis, Vocal Cord Paresis, Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Palsy
- Trial name
- NCT06406725
- Testing
- Point-of-Care Ultrasound of the Airway
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nemours Children's Clinic
Stridor, Vocal Cord Paralysis
The Yield of Laryngeal Ultrasound in the Evaluation of Stridor and Dysphonia in Children
Stridor is a respiratory noise caused by partial obstruction of the large airways at the level of the pharynx, larynx and/or trachea. The second most common cause of stridor is vocal cord paralysis.
- Trial name
- NCT02244697
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center