Clinical trials: Vagus Nerve Diseases
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
Stroke, Stroke, Ischemic
At-Home taVNS - Stroke Rehab
Early evidence suggests the benefits of post-stroke motor rehabilitation may be enhanced by applying electrical stimulation to the ear.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Stroke, Ischemic, Stroke Hemorrhagic
- Trial name
- NCT06616831
- Testing
- Remote Transcutaneous Auricular Vagal Nerve Stimulation Paired with Task-Specific Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
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
Diabetes Type 2, Diabetes Mellitus
Cryovagotomy Diabetes Trial
The pilot study will assess the feasibility and efficacy of cryoablation procedure to freeze the vagus nerve in obese patients with type 2 diabetes. Aim 1 will focus on changes in glycemic control.
- Conditions
- Diabetes Type 2, Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT04276051
- Testing
- Cryoablation of the Vagus Nerve, Lifestyle Intervention
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Migraine
RCT of Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation (nVNS) With gammaCore®, for the Acute Treatment of Migraine Attacks
This study is a prospective, multi-centre, randomised, double-blind, sham-controlled investigation designed for comparison of two parallel treatment groups: gammaCore (active nVNS treatment) and a Sham device (control treatment)…
- Trial name
- NCT02686034
- Testing
- gammaCore-S
- Where
- 10 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 285 people
- Sponsor
- ElectroCore INC
Stroke, Pain
Post-stroke Pain taVNS
The purpose of this study is to explore whether a non-invasive form of ear stimulation called transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) can change the way participants perceive pain.
- Trial name
- NCT06456385
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Study to Compare (COPD) Assessment Test in COPD Stage III and IV in a Prophylactic Treatment
The study will assess the treatment of patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) stage III and IV who will self administer the AlphaCore stimulation three times a day over a course of 2 months.
- Trial name
- NCT01679314
- Testing
- AlphaCore device
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- ElectroCore INC
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Aneurysmal
Safety and Efficacy of Non-invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation in the Treatment of Headache in Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
This is a single site, randomized, sham-controlled, double blinded pilot study assessing the feasibility, safety, tolerability, and efficacy of non-invasive VNS (nVNS), gammaCore, in the treatment of headache in subarachnoid…
- Trial name
- VANQUISH (NCT04126408)
- Testing
- gammaCore
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
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
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
Transcutaneous Cervical Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tcVNS) in JIA
The study is a multicenter, double-blind, sham-controlled trial to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of tcVNS on pain and inflammation associated with JIA.
- Trial name
- AJA01 (NCT05710640)
- Testing
- Active tcVNS
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Acute Ischemic Stroke
Neuromodulation Using Vagus Nerve Stimulation Following Ischemic Stroke as Therapeutic Adjunct
This is a randomized open-label, with blinded outcome pilot study to evaluate the effect on inflammatory laboratory values and explore clinical outcomes in patients who present with ischemic strokes due to large vessel occlusions…
- Trial name
- NUVISTA (NCT05390580)
- Testing
- transcutaneous auricular vagal nerve stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Chronic Cluster Headache
Prevention and Acute Treatment of Chronic Cluster Headache Compared to Standard of Care
Subjects enrolled into this 10 week study will for the first two weeks document the number of cluster headaches and the means of treating (medication) of these attacks. Subjects will then be randomized to into either two groups.
- Trial name
- NCT01701245
- Testing
- GammaCore
- Where
- 10 sites in Belgium, Germany and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 97 people
- Sponsor
- ElectroCore INC
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
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
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
Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity
Vagal Nerve Stimulation and Glucose Metabolism
The overall aim of this application is to determine the mechanism(s) by which common bariatric surgical procedures alter carbohydrate metabolism.
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity, Gastric Emptying
- Trial name
- NCT01117311
- Testing
- VNB on, VNB off
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic