Clinical trials: Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Functional Dyspepsia, Sleep Disturbances
Transcutaneous Auricular Vagal Nerve Stimulation for Functional Dyspepsia With Sleep Disturbances: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Functional dyspepsia(FD) is most common in functional gastrointestinal disorders whose rick factors include sleep disturbances. The medication treatment for functional dyspepsia with sleep disturbances has disadvantages such as…
- Trial name
- NCT05827575
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Auricular Vagal Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University
Atrial Fibrillation, Persistent
Effect of taVNS on Heart Rate in Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effects of non-invasive transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation.
- Trial name
- NCT05944575
- Testing
- active taVNS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Burrell College of Health Sciences
Nephrotic Syndrome in Children, Minimal Change Disease
A Pilot Trial of taVNS for SRNS in Children (kidNEY-VNS)
Children with steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS) are exposed to prolonged courses of immunosuppressant medications. Given the adverse side effect profiles and variable efficacy of these medications, there is an urgent…
- Conditions
- Nephrotic Syndrome in Children, Minimal Change Disease, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
- Trial name
- kidNEY-VNS (NCT05583942)
- Testing
- trascutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Postoperative Delirium
The Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation Combined With Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Patients Undergoing Gastrointestinal Surgery
The aim of this clinical trial is to study the effect of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation combined with auricular vagus nerve stimulation on postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing gastrointestinal…
- Trial name
- NCT07045090
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation, Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation combined with auricular vagus nerve stimulation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University
Fatigue, Recovery, Psychological
Effects of Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Recovery
During the recovery process, the activity of the sympathetic system decreases, while the activity of the parasympathetic system increases.
- Trial name
- NCT06566118
- Testing
- Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimülation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Gelisim University
Meniere Disease
Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Meniere Disease
Objective: To evaluate the effect of Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation for the patients Meniere disease. Methods: We enrolled 231 patients at Beijing TongRen Hospital.
- Trial name
- NCT06544590
- Testing
- taVNS, Betahistine Mesylate tablet
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Tongren Hospital
Parkinson Disease, Apathy
A Randomized Double-Blind Active-Controlled Crossover Trial of Respiratory-Gated Versus Non-Gated Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation for the Treatment of Motor and Non-Motor Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of different modes and frequencies of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) on motor and non-motor symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease.
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease, Apathy, Sleep Disorder, Motor Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT06642454
- Testing
- Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Anhui Medical University
Motion Sickness
Evaluation of a Device to Reduce Motion Sickness and Spatial Disorientation
The purpose of this research study is to learn how a wearable nerve stimulation device, the Spark Biomedical's Sparrow Ascent System™, impacts the development of spatial disorientation and/or motion sickness in a healthy…
- Trial name
- NCT06892340
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Auricular Neurostimulation device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- 59th Medical Wing
Breast Cancer
MindVybe tVNS/APS for Wellbeing in Breast Cancer Survivors
This study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive device called mindvybe can help improve feelings of wellbeing in people who have had breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT07782866
- Testing
- Transcutaneous vagus nerve and acupuncture point stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- The Healing Consciousness Foundation
Atrial Fibrillation
Vagal Nerve Stimulation for the Treatment of Persistent AF
The goal of this clinical trial is to answer the question whether a transcutaneous stimulation of a certain nerve (Nervus vagus) with a dedicated device reduces the recurrence of the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation.
- Trial name
- VAST-AF (NCT05833373)
- Testing
- Vagal stimulation with the device tVNS from tVNS Technologies GmbH
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Krankenhaus Hetzelstift
PTSD
Non-invasive Nerve Stimulation and Sleep
People often have difficulty sleeping. Reasons are many. But, difficulty falling and staying asleep are common issues. Sleep difficulties are common in disorders such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
- Trial name
- NINS (NCT04021537)
- Testing
- non-invasive nerve stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 87 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Depressive Disorder
tVNS for Depression
This is a phase II, randomized, sham controlled, clinical trial. This clinical trial has as primary objective to evaluate changes in depressive symptoms of a transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS) treatment protocol for…
- Trial name
- NCT02562703
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Santa Casa Medical School
Acute Pancreatitis (AP), Vagus Nerve Stimulations
Effect of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagal Nerve Stimulation on Acute Pancreatitis
Acute pancreatitis (AP), characterized by the sudden onset of pancreatic inflammation, is a frequent gastrointestinal emergency. Early suppression of the inflammatory response is critical to mitigate disease progression.
- Trial name
- NCT06998784
- Testing
- taVNS
- Where
- 5 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Air Force Military Medical University, China
Stroke, Stroke, Acute
Comperative Effects of Transcutaneous Auricular and Cervical Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Subacute Stroke Patients
This study aims to determine whether transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) via auricular or cervical branches enhances recovery when combined with task-specific training in subacute stroke patients.
- Trial name
- NCT07253870
- Testing
- Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation through auricular branch along with task specific exercises, Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation through cervical branch along with task specific exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences
Ulcerative Colitis, Vagal Nerve Stimulation
Electrical Vagal Nerve Stimulation in Ulcerative Colitis
There are approximately 2.5-3 million patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) across Europe, with associated healthcare costs of €4.6-5.6 billion per annum (1).
- Conditions
- Ulcerative Colitis, Vagal Nerve Stimulation, Transcutaneous Vagal Nerve Stimulation
- Trial name
- EVASION-UC (NCT03908073)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Queen Mary University of London
no Condition, Electroencephalography
Testing the Noradrenergic Hypothesis of Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation
This study investigates the capacity of non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation, applied at the ear, to alter to measures of locus coeruleus output pupil diameter and EEG alpha power.
- Conditions
- no Condition, Electroencephalography, Pupil Diameter
- Trial name
- NCT04455295
- Testing
- Transdermal Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arkansas Tech University
Survivor of Childhood Cancer, Insomnia
Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Insomnia in Survivors of Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
This pilot study will assess the usefulness and potential effectiveness of using transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) for treating insomnia in adult survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
- Conditions
- Survivor of Childhood Cancer, Insomnia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
- Trial name
- NCT07191119
- Testing
- Soterix tVNS device, Sleep Quality, Neurocognitive and mental health outcomes
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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
Stroke, Ischemic
Effect of Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Upper Limb Function in Stroke Patients
The goal of this interventional study is to investigate the therapeutic efficacy of non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation on upper limb function in chronic stroke patients .
- Trial name
- NCT06048055
- Testing
- Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation, selected physical therapy program
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Major Depressive Disorder
Vagus Nerve Stimulation: Integration of Behavior and Cardiac Modulation
This study characterized the impact of respiratory-gated transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) on the modulation of the stress response circuitry, vagal tone and depressed mood in patients with major depressive disorder…
- Trial name
- tVNS-MDD (NCT04467164)
- Testing
- exhalatory-gated transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (e-RAVANS), Inhalatory-gated transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (i-RAVANS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital