Clinical trials: Vagus Nerve Stimulations
PARKINSON DISEASE (Disorder), Parkinson's Disease (PD)
Effects of Vagal Nerve Stimulation on Leg Muscle Activity and Posture in Parkinson's Disease
This study is designed to better understand the mechanisms contributing to impaired activation of leg muscles in people with Parkinson's disease (PD) and to test if stimulation of a nerve at the neck can improve muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT07226284
- Testing
- Vagal nerve stimulation, No intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
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
Pain Syndrome
Cervical Manual Therapy and Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Patients With Nonspecific Neck Pain
People with chronic neck pain are becoming more and more common in society every day.
- Trial name
- NCT06435364
- Testing
- Vagus nerve stimilation, Manual therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Modulation of Cardiovascular Parameters and Sympathovagal Balance in Healthy Subjects
Pilot Study - Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation Effects on Cardiovascular Parameters
The purpose of this pilot study is to evaluate the effect of auricular autonomous nervous system stimulation on cardiovascular parameters and sympathovagal balance in healthy subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT02139293
- Testing
- PrimeStim
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Exercise and Vagus Nerve Stimulation in IBS
The aim of the study was to consider the possible role of exercise and vagus nerve on bowel functionality in chronic IBS and to demonstrate that exercise and transcutaneous auricular stimulation of the vagus nerve can reduce…
- Trial name
- NCT06769516
- Testing
- Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (aVNS), Aerobic Exercise Therapy, Low FODMAP Diet Intervention
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Bahçeşehir University
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
Upper Extremity Problem
Vivistim Registry for Paired VNS Therapy (GRASP)
The purpose of the Vivistim Registry for Paired VNS Therapy (GRASP) is to gather real-world information on patients with arm and hand deficits post-stroke who are considering Vivistim System treatment.
- Trial name
- GRASP (NCT05301140)
- Testing
- Vivistim System
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- MicroTransponder Inc.
Arterial Hypertension, Ischemic Heart Disease
Selective Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Human
The investigators would like to explore possibilities of selective vagus nerve stimulation in human subjects to control heart rate and arterial blood pressure.
- Trial name
- VNS (NCT00983632)
- Testing
- Selective vagus nerve stimulation
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University Medical Centre Ljubljana
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
Vagus Nerve Stimulations
Comparison of the Acute Effects of Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Deep Breathing Exercise
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate whether vagus stimulation and breathing exercises are more effective in healthy adults.
- Trial name
- NCT06740032
- Testing
- Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation, Deep breath exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Gelisim 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
Refractory Epilepsy
Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Children With Refractory Epilepsy
Children with refractory epilepsy who are candidates for a treatment with vagus nerve stimulation will be prospectively randomized into 2 arms.
- Trial name
- NCT03062514
- Testing
- PINS Vagus Nerve Stimualtor
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Pins Medical Co., Ltd
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
Gastroparesis
Vagus Nerve Response in Gastroparesis Patients
This study aims to characterize how vagus nerve compound action potentials (CNAPs) conduct along the vagus nerve in gastroparetic patients receiving GES therapy using a flexible, non-invasive multielectrode array (MEA).
- Trial name
- NCT04207996
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Sepsis, Septic Shock
Effectiveness of Non-invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation as an Adjuvant Treatment in Patients With Sepsis in Intensive Care.
Sepsis is one of the leading causes of death in intensive care. About 50% of patients with septic shock die after 1 year; and 50% of survivors suffer from cognitive decline.
- Trial name
- SNV-Sepsis (NCT04774705)
- Testing
- SNV activ group (Non-invasive transcutaneous stimulation of the vagus nerve )
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Mother of a Child With Cerebral Palsy
Effect of Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Breathing Exercise on the Autonomic Nervous System
This project will compare the effects of intraaural vagus nerve stimulation and deep breathing exercises on the autonomic nervous system in mothers of children with cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT06970769
- Testing
- Vagus nerve stimulation, Deep Breathing Exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Atlas University
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