Clinical trials: Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Healthy
The Effects of taVNS on Inhibitory Control
The main aim of the study is to investigate whether the transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation(tVNS) improves the ability of inhibitory control in an emotional Go-Nogo task.
- Trial name
- NCT05468385
- Testing
- Vagus nerve stimulation via tragus
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
Cognitive Function
The Effect of Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Cognitive Function
Cognitive health is generally considered a key component of quality of life. Current evidence indicates that a large number of individuals are at a high risk for cognitive impairment from many causes as they age.
- Trial name
- NCT04070547
- Testing
- Transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Ostrava
Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Pain and Autonomic Dysfunction in Fibromyalgia (RESET-FMS)
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic pain condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, cognitive symptoms, and autonomic dysfunction, significantly impairing quality of life.
- Trial name
- RESET-FMS (NCT07682090)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of Roma La Sapienza
Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) Functioning and Mood State, Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
taVNS During Multi-site HRV Measurement: Reliability & Agreement Study
This study examines the reliability and agreement of autonomic nervous system measurements obtained from different anatomical sites during transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS).
- Conditions
- Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) Functioning and Mood State, Heart Rate Variability (HRV), Blood Pressure Monitoring, Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation
- Trial name
- taVNS-HRV (NCT07548723)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- SEFA HAKTAN HATIK
Fibromyalgia (FM) OR Fibromyalgia Syndrome, Manuel Therapy
Effects of Adding Vagal Neuromodulation to Manual Therapy in Women With Fibromyalgia
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) added to manual therapy on pain, autonomic nervous system function, and illness perception in female patients…
- Conditions
- Fibromyalgia (FM) OR Fibromyalgia Syndrome, Manuel Therapy, Chronic Widespread Pain, Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT07894588
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS), Manual Therapy Program, Diaphragmatic Breathing and Stretching Exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Hasan Kalyoncu University
Enteral Feeding Intolerance, ICU
Transcutaneous Auricular Stimulation Targeting Enteral Feeding Intolerance
This study will test whether electrical stimulation applied to the outer ear can improve tolerance of tube feeding in critically ill adults in the intensive care unit (ICU).
- Trial name
- TASTE-FI (NCT07854236)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
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
TBI Traumatic Brain Injury
Noninvasive Brain Stimulation to Enhance Cognition at Home Following a TBI.
The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of using transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) at home, to enhance cognitive recovery in patients with mild-moderate traumatic brain injury…
- Trial name
- NCT07428980
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Older Adults Without Any Specific Clinical Condition, Autonomic Nervous System Imbalance
Effects of Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Older Adults
The autonomic nervous system consists of two branches, the sympathetic and the parasympathetic, which must work in balance. Its functioning can be measured indirectly by heart rate variability, which is the time between…
- Conditions
- Older Adults Without Any Specific Clinical Condition, Autonomic Nervous System Imbalance, Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation
- Trial name
- tVNS_older (NCT07292623)
- Testing
- Active location tVNS
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade da Coruña
Healthy Adult Participants
Exploring the Role of taVNS in Nausea Management
This single-center randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the efficacy of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation in alleviating nausea in healthy adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07632456
- Testing
- Vagal Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Daniel Keszthelyi
Sleep Disorder (Disorder)
Effects of Ultrasound-Guided Stellate Ganglion Block and Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Sleep Quality After Radical Mastectomy for Breast Cancer
This study aims to design a prospective, randomized, controlled, dual-center, non-inferiority trial to compare the effects of ultrasound-guided sympathetic ganglion block (SGB) and transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation…
- Trial name
- NCT07272954
- Testing
- SGB, taVNS
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University
Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetic Neuropathies
Use of taVNS for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy: 12-Week Randomized, Sham-Controlled Trial
This 12-week, randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled, parallel-group trial will evaluate the analgesic and mechanistic effects of home-based transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) in adults with painful…
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetic Neuropathies, Type2diabetes, Neuropathic Pain
- Trial name
- PAK-VAGUS (NCT06292962)
- Testing
- non-invasive transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation (tVNS)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 185 people
- Sponsor
- Saima Abass Tahammal
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Augmenting Standard-of-care Treatment of Plaque Psoriasis by Neuromodulation
The human body responds to inflammation, such as psoriatic skin lesions, by activating the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway. In patients with plaque psoriasis, this pathway is not sufficient to clear the skin lesions.
- Trial name
- NCT05243303
- Testing
- Active taVNS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Burrell College of Health Sciences
Obesity, Craving
Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) for Food Craving in Obese Individuals.
Background: Obesity is one of the most important diseases around the globe; with a continuous increase and public health concern. Current treatments present some limitations.
- Trial name
- taVNS (NCT03217929)
- Testing
- Active-taVNS
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
Chronic Kidney Disease
Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device in CKD Population
The purpose of this pilot interventional study is to collect preliminary data on the application of a transcutaneous auricular vagal nerve stimulation (taVNS) device in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
- Trial name
- NCT05981183
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation unit (TENS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
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
Aphasia, Chronic Stroke
Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Aphasia After Stroke
Aphasia is an acquired language disorder. Stroke is the most common cause of aphasia, which affects 30% of stroke survivors. Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) can help people with aphasia but it may not be provided at the…
- Trial name
- TRANSLATE (NCT06403475)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Computer Based Speech and Language Therapy (Step by Step)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation in SLE
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease. Joint and muscle pain and fatigue are extremely common among patients and contribute to a reduced quality of life.
- Trial name
- TvSSLE (NCT06987565)
- Testing
- Active vagus nerve stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Heart Rate Variability
Auricular Vagus Stimulation and Heart Rate Variability
Transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the auricular vagus nerve (TENS) is a promising method of neuromodulation of the autonomic nervous system in patients with various pathologies.
- Trial name
- NCT05680337
- Testing
- TENS
- Where
- 3 sites in Russia
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bakulev Scientific Center of Cardiovascular Surgery
Health People, Physical Activity
The Effect of Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Controlled Breathing Exercises on Performance and Autonomic Nervous System
There are many studies in the literature on transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) and controlled breathing exercises (CBE), but there are limited studies examining the effects of both interventions on performance and the…
- Conditions
- Health People, Physical Activity, Autonomic Nerveus System, Vagus Nerve Stimulations
- Trial name
- NCT06796101
- Testing
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Controlled breathing exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bahçeşehir University