Clinical trials: Vagus Nerve Diseases, open to volunteers
Burn Injury
Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Burn Patients During Dressing
This study will evaluate the effects of non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation on pain, anxiety, and quality of life in burn patients during the dressing process. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups.
- Trial name
- NCT07566910
- Testing
- Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Standard Dressing Care
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Fenerbahce University
Alzheimer Disease (AD)
Alzheimer's Disease Treated With Vagus Nerve Stimulation
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) for treating Alzheimer's disease (AD) in patients aged 50-80 years with mild cognitive impairment to moderate Alzheimer's…
- Trial name
- Advant (NCT06923007)
- Testing
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Municipal Administration of Hospitals
Infertility Assisted Reproductive Technology
The Feasibility of taVNS on Pregnancy Outcomes of Infertility Patients Undergoing IVF
To assess the feasibility of taVNS on pregnancy outcomes of infertility subjects undergoing IVF, the primary aim of this trial will focus on encompassing recruitment, compliance, and preliminary engagement outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT06742788
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Xijing Hospital
Alzheimer Disease
Implantable Vagus Nerve Stimulation Modulation of Coeruleus-Norepinephrine Network for Mild-Moderate AD Patients
A randomized controlled clinical study will be conducted in Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University. This study initially explore the effect of selective vagus nerve(C fiber) stimulation on mild-to-moderate AD patients, in…
- Trial name
- NCT05575271
- Testing
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation Modulation of the Coeruleus-Norepinephrine Network
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing
Psychosocial Well-being, Neurocognitive Function
taVNS + CCT for Neurocognitive Rehab
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether combining transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) with computerized cognitive training might help improve thinking abilities and mood.
- Conditions
- Psychosocial Well-being, Neurocognitive Function, Cognitive Complaint, Cognitive Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NeuroHUB (NCT07517237)
- Testing
- taVNS, Computerized Cognitive Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Psychiatric Disorder
Pilot Study on the Acceptability of Auricular Vagus Nerve Neurostimulation in Adolescents
Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) are acts defined by the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5) as intentional and deliberate, occurring outside a psychotic state and directly causing moderate injury.
- Trial name
- NEUROMUTE (NCT06433583)
- Testing
- transcutaneous auricular vagal nerve stimulation
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Effect of Neurodynamic Mobilization of Vagus Nerve on Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Women
goal of this interventional study to investigate the effect of neurodynamic mobilization of vagus nerve on irritable bowel syndrome in women.
- Trial name
- NCT07560345
- Testing
- neurodynamic mobilization of vagus nerve, Standard care
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder
Mechanisms of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Depression
Invasive vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is an approved treatment of treatment-resistant depression (TRD) in Europe and in USA. Because of the associated possible surgical complications as well as side effects, invasive VNS is…
- Trial name
- AddVNS (NCT07022171)
- Testing
- transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- Max-Planck-Institute of Psychiatry
Thyroid Diseases, Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injury
Endotracheal Tube Versus Transcartilage Needle Electrodes for Nerve Monitoring in Thyroid Surgery
Intraoperative neuromonitoring of the recurrent laryngeal nerve during thyroidectomy is most commonly performed with surface electrodes embedded in the endotracheal tube (ETT).
- Conditions
- Thyroid Diseases, Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injury, Vocal Cord Paralysis, Thyroid Nodule
- Trial name
- TRANSCOMP (NCT07902349)
- Testing
- Transcartilage needle electrode recording, Endotracheal tube surface electrode recording
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Obesity & Overweight
Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Poor Weight-Loss Response to Lifestyle Intervention
This single-center, randomized, single-blind, sham-controlled pilot study aims to evaluate the adjunctive effect of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) in overweight/obese patients who show a poor weight loss…
- Trial name
- NCT07630597
- Testing
- transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School
Fibromyalgia
Auricular Neuromodulation in Veterans With Fibromyalgia
PENFS (percutaneous electrical nerve field stimulation) is an FDA-cleared acupuncture-like therapy applied to the external ear targeting several cranial nerve branches including the auricular branch of the vagus nerve to improve…
- Trial name
- PENFS (NCT06415591)
- Testing
- Percutaneous electrical nerve field stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Delivering tAN to Reduce HMB: The LUNA Study
The LUNA study is a prospective, randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled, decentralized clinical trial in participants with heavy menstrual bleeding of no known structural cause.
- Trial name
- LUNA (NCT07326722)
- Testing
- Sparrow Link
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Spark Biomedical, Inc.
Hemiplegia, Respiratory Function Loss
Effect of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation Application on Respiratory Functions in Stroke Patients
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (TAVSS) in improving respiratory muscle strength and function in chronic stroke patients.
- Trial name
- TAVNS (NCT06793800)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Fenerbahce University
Postpartum Depression (PPD), Postpartum Anxiety
Investigation of TVNS Administration on Postpartum Mental Health
The aim of the study is to explore whether transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) may be effective in preventing mood swings and depressive symptoms in the postpartum phase, as well as serving as a supplementary…
- Conditions
- Postpartum Depression (PPD), Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum Sadness, Postpartum Blues
- Trial name
- NCT06682689
- Testing
- transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Tuebingen
Ischemic Stroke, Motor Deficits
Effect of Vagus Nerve Stimulation Via the Outer Ear on Motor and Cognitive Deficits After Ischemic Stroke
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) works to treat motor and neurocognitive deficits after ischemic stroke when applied within 30 days after onset of stroke.
- Conditions
- Ischemic Stroke, Motor Deficits, Cognitive Impairment, Vagus Nerve Stimulation
- Trial name
- EVAMOS (NCT06822140)
- Testing
- transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- Rheinburg-Klinik
Whiplash Associated Disorder (WAD)
Transauricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Whiplash Associated Disorders
Approximately 50% of people with chronic whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) continue to report the presence of symptoms 12 months post-injury.
- Trial name
- NCT07055373
- Testing
- Transauricular Vagal Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Traumatic Brain Injury, Upper Extremity
Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation to Improve Upper Extremity Recovery After Traumatic Brain Injury
Upper extremity weakness, impaired coordination, reduced dexterity, and limited arm and hand use may continue after TBI. Repetitive, task-specific rehabilitation may improve function, but recovery can remain incomplete.
- Trial name
- taVNS (NCT07867015)
- Testing
- taVNS, FTP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Craig Hospital
Nephrotic Syndrome in Children, Minimal Change Disease
taVNS for FRNS in Children
Children with frequently relapsing nephrotic syndrome (FRNS) are exposed to prolonged courses of steroids and other immunosuppressant medications.
- Conditions
- Nephrotic Syndrome in Children, Minimal Change Disease, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
- Trial name
- kidNEY-VNS (NCT05588063)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Stroke
Efficacy of Trans-auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Upper Extremity Motor Recovery in Stroke Survivors
The aim of this clinical trial is to determine if trans-auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) is effective in improving upper extremity function in stroke survivors.
- Trial name
- NCT07132021
- Testing
- Active taVNS
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
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