Clinical trials: Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Stress, Psychological, Sleep
Stress and Sleep Study
This between-subject, longitudinal pilot study in healthy college students aims to explore the acceptability and preliminary outcomes of two novel and complementary interventions that may improve stress and sleep: transcutaneous…
- Conditions
- Stress, Psychological, Sleep, Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation, Vagus Nerve Stimulation
- Trial name
- NCT05218109
- Testing
- tVNS, Mindfulness, Number Puzzle
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Gastroparesis
Vagal Nerve Stimulation for Gastroparesis
This study is investigating a new form of treatment for a digestive disorder called gastroparesis. Gastroparesis is thought to be caused by a mix of inflammation and neural dysfunction.
- Trial name
- VNS (NCT03120325)
- Testing
- Vagal Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Migraine
Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Stress Reduction Training for Migraine
This study design has two components: 1) a cross-sectional assessment of brain activity and inflammation in migraine patients compared to healthy controls and 2) an assessment of 8 weeks of a combination therapy approach to…
- Trial name
- NCT03592329
- Testing
- Stress Reduction Training A, active tVNS, Stress Reduction Training B
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 193 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Treatment of Mild Cognitive Impairment With Transcutaneous Vagal Nerve Stimulation
Patients with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (MCI) often have compromised quality of life (QOL). Cognitive impairment is a major contributor to decrements in QOL and progression of MCI often leads to loss of independence and…
- Trial name
- TVNS MCI (NCT03359902)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
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
Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Examining Transcutaneous Vagal Nerve Stimulation as a Facilitator of Social Bonding
This study aims to understand the role of the vagus nerve in promoting social bonding by using a non-invasive stimulation technique called transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation (tVNS).
- Trial name
- CtVNS (NCT05899413)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Raynaud Phenomenon, Primary Raynaud Phenomenon
Potential Benefit for Non Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation Using GammaCore in the Treatment of Raynaud's Phenomena.
Raynaud's phenomenon (RP) is a common vascular disorder that affects approximately 10% of the general population. RP is associated with significant morbidity that may include loss of the digits due to repeated episodes of…
- Conditions
- Raynaud Phenomenon, Primary Raynaud Phenomenon, Raynaud Disease, Raynaud Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03869008
- Testing
- gammaCore Sapphire
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toledo Health Science Campus
Learning, taVNS
Learning and Ear Stimulation
This study aims to determine how non-invasive ear stimulation affects learning. During this study, participants will be asked to complete surveys and come to a lab for about 2.5 hours.
- Trial name
- NCT04812015
- Testing
- transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) 15 minutes, taVNS 30 minutes, taVNS 45 minutes
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Healthy
How Does the Type of Waveform Affect Tolerability With Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation?
The purpose of this research study is to investigate the effects of different forms of a gentle form of electrical stimulation applied to the ear, known as transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS).
- Trial name
- NCT06614933
- Testing
- Biphasic transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation, Monophasic transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Healthy Volunteers
Understanding the Effects of Transauricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Neural Networks and Autonomic Nervous System
This trial aims to perform an exploratory, mechanistic, randomized double-blind sham-control trial in healthy participants to assess the physiologic effects of a single 60 minutes session of bilateral taVNS, on neural networks…
- Trial name
- NCT05801809
- Testing
- Transauricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Healthy Young Adults
Noninvasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) for Neuromotor Adaptations
The study will examine how electrical stimulation of vagus nerve (i.e. nerve around the outer ear) from the skin surface during motor training influences a brain hormone (called norepinephrine), brain activity, and motor…
- Trial name
- NCT03628976
- Testing
- tVNS, Motor training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Georgia Institute of Technology
Healthy
Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) Dosage Study 1
The purpose of this research study is to investigate the effects of different forms of a gentle form of electrical stimulation applied to the ear, known as transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS).
- Trial name
- NCT06381102
- Testing
- transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation 30/30, transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation 10/10
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami