Clinical trials: Vagus Nerve Stimulations
Heart Rate Variability, Psychological Resilience
Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion and Vagal Nerve Stimulation on Heart Rate Variability, Psychological Resilience, and Sleep Quality
This study was conducted to determine the effects of a mindfulness-based self-compassion intervention and vagal nerve stimulation on heart rate variability, psychological resilience, and sleep quality in earthquake victims.
- Conditions
- Heart Rate Variability, Psychological Resilience, Sleep Quality
- Trial name
- NCT06501027
- Testing
- Mindfulness Based Self Compassion
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- İstanbul Yeni Yüzyıl Üniversitesi
Healthy Participants, Anxiety Disorders (With High Anxiety Symptoms)
tVNS and Approach-Avoidance Behavior in Anhedonia and Anxiety
This study investigates if anhedonia and anxiety symptoms are associated with alterations in reinforcement learning, effort trade-offs for wins vs. punishments, and foraging behavior under threat.
- Conditions
- Healthy Participants, Anxiety Disorders (With High Anxiety Symptoms), Depressive Disorders (With High Anhedonia Symptoms), Comorbid Depression and Anxiety Disorder (With High Anhedonia and High Anxiety Symptoms)
- Trial name
- NCT07476469
- Testing
- tVNS
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 104 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dr. Nils B. Kroemer
Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation, Heart Rate
TENS Impact Heart Rate Via Vagus Activity
Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS) is widely used for the treatment of adhesive capsulitis, nevertheless, its potential impact on heart physiology has not been well established.
- Trial name
- NCT03982472
- Testing
- transcutaneous electric stimulation
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taipei 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
Healthy Volunteer
Brain Effect of Vagal Nerve Stimulation at Rest and Pain
Pain is a ubiquitous distressing sensory experience and is the most frequent symptom in numerous gastrointestinal disorders including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
- Trial name
- NCT04282226
- Testing
- active transcutaneous Vagal Nerve Stimulation (tVNS)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Queen Mary University of London
Healthy, Psychedelic Experiences
The ENHANCE Study: taVNS and Psilocybin
This study will examine whether combining a single dose of psilocybin with non-invasive transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS), a potential inducer of neuroplasticity and enhanced memory formation, will enhance…
- Conditions
- Healthy, Psychedelic Experiences, Vagus Nerve Stimulation
- Trial name
- ENHANCE (NCT05866471)
- Testing
- Psilocybin, Transcutaneous auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS), Psychosocial Support Alone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 115 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Balanced, Aging
Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation Combine Postural Training in the Elderly
This three-year research proposal aims to enhance postural control in older adults using non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS).
- Trial name
- NCT06768112
- Testing
- Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation, balance training, Mini-Mental State Examination
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cheng-Kung University Hospital
Healthy, Sports Physical Therapy
The Effect of Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Cycling Ergometry and Recovery
It is aIt is aimed to examine the possible benefits and effects of the use of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation to be applied in healthy individuals for sportive purposes on recovery and sportive performance level.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Sports Physical Therapy, Activity, Motor
- Trial name
- TAVNSCER (NCT05778058)
- Testing
- Unilateral Stimulation, Bilateral Stimulation, Bicycle Ergometer Test
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sinop University
Spinal Cord Injuries
Technology Development for Physical Rehabilitation of Patients With Upper Extremity Motor Deficits (RePlay)
Injuries and disease processes that produce upper extremity deficits are devastating to patients and their families. One potential avenue to treat these neurological disorders is through the enhancement of neural plasticity…
- Trial name
- RePlay (NCT03621969)
- Testing
- Physical exam and medical history, Assessments, Patient Instruction and use of Device (RePlay)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas at Dallas
Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Electromyography
The Effect of Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on EEG and EMG Measurement in Healthy Persons
The investigators aimed to divide the healthy individuals aged between 18-45 years, included in our study, into three groups as bilateral, unilateral-right and unilateral-left Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS).
- Conditions
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Electromyography, Electroencephalography
- Trial name
- NCT05088135
- Testing
- Bilateral Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation will be performed with a device called VAGUSTIM., Unilateral-Right Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation will be performed with a device called VAGUSTIM., Unilateral-Left Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation will be performed with a device called VAGUSTIM.
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Gelisim University
Healthy Adults
Does Transcutaneous Vagal Nerve Stimulation Improves Fear Extinction in Humans
A recent study with rats showed that electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve (VNS) facilitates extinction of fear (Pena, Engineer, \& McIntyre, Biological Psychiatry, 2013).
- Trial name
- t-VNSext (NCT02113306)
- Testing
- t-VNS
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Neurological Injury, Motor Disorders
Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation to Enhance Motor Learning
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) activates neural pathways leading to the release of chemicals that promote plasticity and learning.
- Conditions
- Neurological Injury, Motor Disorders, Paresis
- Trial name
- NCT05316519
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
Vasoconstriction Disorder of Extremities
Response of the Autonomic Nervous System to Auricular Stimulation of the Vagus Nerve (x)
While invasive vagal stimulation has proven its therapeutic effectiveness over the past 20 years, particularly in the treatment of epilepsy or depression, its implementation is hampered by the high cost, high technicality and…
- Trial name
- AURIX (NCT04130893)
- Testing
- stimulation of G13 then G15, stimulation of G15 then G13
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hôpital Européen Marseille
Pain, Acute, Vocal Fold Polyp
Patient Augmented Reality and Vibratory Array Otorhinolaryngology Procedures
In-office procedures (IOPs) are a cost-effective, and safe alternative to many operating room procedure, with benefits such as reduced anesthesia risk.
- Conditions
- Pain, Acute, Vocal Fold Polyp, Vocal Cord Paralysis, Laryngeal Neoplasms
- Trial name
- PARVA (NCT06227039)
- Testing
- Vibroacoustic stimulation on, Augmented Reality on, Vibroacoustic stimulation off
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
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
Refractory Epilepsy
Effect of Blue Light on Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Patients With Refractory Epilepsy
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is an adjunctive treatment for refractory epilepsy. Although widely used, there is still a substantial number of patients with insufficient response.
- Trial name
- BLUELIGHTVNS (NCT06304389)
- Testing
- electroencephalography, electrocardiogram, pupillometry, evoked potentials, light administration, transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation, electroencephalography, pupillometry, electrocardiogram, light administration
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain
Healthy Aging
Modulating the Locus Coeruleus Function
The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) on specific brain regions involved in memory and attention processes.
- Trial name
- NCT04877782
- Testing
- Transcutaneous vagus verne stimulation
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Parkinson Disease
The Effect and Mechanism of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Gait Impairments in PD
This study is a double blind comparative study examining the effectiveness of the transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation treatment on Parkinson's disease patients .
- Trial name
- NCT05561348
- Testing
- Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University
Healthy Volunteers
The Combined Effect of TENS and TaVNS on Pressure and Heat Pain Thresholds in Pain-Free Subjects
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a non-invasive modality that utilizes electrical currents to modulate pain in populations with acute and chronic pain.
- Trial name
- NCT06361381
- Testing
- Active Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (TaVNS), Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Hartford
Aging
The Wandering Nerve: Gateway to Boost Alzheimer's Disease Related Cognitive Performance
In this research study the investigators want to find out if a non-invasive electrical brain stimulation method called RAVANS (also called tVNS) can have a beneficial effect on cognition in older individuals.
- Trial name
- WALLe (NCT04908358)
- Testing
- Active transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation respiratory-gated non-painful electrical stimulation of the auricle for 10 minute sessions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital