Clinical trials: taVNS
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
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
Non-suicidal Self-injury
Effects of taVNS Combined With tACS on Adolescents With Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
NSSI behavior is highly prevalent among adolescents, and its mechanisms are closely associated with attentional bias toward self-injury-related information and impulsivity, both of which may be related to reduced dlPFC activation…
- Trial name
- NCT07486804
- Testing
- 25Hz、300us transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation and10hz transcranial alternating current stimulation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Anhui Medical University
Healthy Adult Participants
Exploring the Role of taVNS in Nausea Management
This single-center randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the efficacy of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation in alleviating nausea in healthy adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07632456
- Testing
- Vagal Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Daniel Keszthelyi
Sleep Disorder (Disorder)
Effects of Ultrasound-Guided Stellate Ganglion Block and Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Sleep Quality After Radical Mastectomy for Breast Cancer
This study aims to design a prospective, randomized, controlled, dual-center, non-inferiority trial to compare the effects of ultrasound-guided sympathetic ganglion block (SGB) and transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation…
- Trial name
- NCT07272954
- Testing
- SGB, taVNS
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University
Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetic Neuropathies
Use of taVNS for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy: 12-Week Randomized, Sham-Controlled Trial
This 12-week, randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled, parallel-group trial will evaluate the analgesic and mechanistic effects of home-based transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) in adults with painful…
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetic Neuropathies, Type2diabetes, Neuropathic Pain
- Trial name
- PAK-VAGUS (NCT06292962)
- Testing
- non-invasive transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation (tVNS)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 185 people
- Sponsor
- Saima Abass Tahammal
Obesity, Craving
Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) for Food Craving in Obese Individuals.
Background: Obesity is one of the most important diseases around the globe; with a continuous increase and public health concern. Current treatments present some limitations.
- Trial name
- taVNS (NCT03217929)
- Testing
- Active-taVNS
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
Parkinson Disease
Combining VNS With PT Interventions for Individuals With PD
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the combined effects of non-invasive neuromodulation (specifically transauricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation) with exercise interventions to improve physical function and quality of life in…
- Trial name
- VNS-PT-PD (NCT05871151)
- Testing
- taVNS, Exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Atrial Fibrillation, Persistent
Effect of taVNS on Heart Rate in Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effects of non-invasive transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation.
- Trial name
- NCT05944575
- Testing
- active taVNS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Burrell College of Health Sciences
Nephrotic Syndrome in Children, Minimal Change Disease
A Pilot Trial of taVNS for SRNS in Children (kidNEY-VNS)
Children with steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS) are exposed to prolonged courses of immunosuppressant medications. Given the adverse side effect profiles and variable efficacy of these medications, there is an urgent…
- Conditions
- Nephrotic Syndrome in Children, Minimal Change Disease, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
- Trial name
- kidNEY-VNS (NCT05583942)
- Testing
- trascutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Meniere Disease
Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Meniere Disease
Objective: To evaluate the effect of Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation for the patients Meniere disease. Methods: We enrolled 231 patients at Beijing TongRen Hospital.
- Trial name
- NCT06544590
- Testing
- taVNS, Betahistine Mesylate tablet
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Tongren Hospital
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
Stroke, Ischemic
Effect of Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Upper Limb Function in Stroke Patients
The goal of this interventional study is to investigate the therapeutic efficacy of non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation on upper limb function in chronic stroke patients .
- Trial name
- NCT06048055
- Testing
- Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation, selected physical therapy program
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Traumatic Brain Injury, Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Patients in Comatose State
Some patients with severe traumatic brain injury cannot respond at the bedside, yet about 1 in 4 may be aware but unable to show it - a hidden state called cognitive motor dissociation.
- Conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury, Severe Traumatic Brain Injury, Disorders of Consciousness Due to Severe Brain Injury, Coma, Traumatic
- Trial name
- NCT07719595
- Testing
- Dual-Site Transcutaneous Auricular Nerve Stimulation (taVNS + taTNS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Sima Mofakham
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
Stroke
Non-invasive Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) on Postural Control and Autonomic Responses in Stroke
This randomized controlled trial is conducted to determine the effects of transcutaneous auricular Vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) on postural control in stroke patients (e.g., improvements in balance, mobility, and functional…
- Trial name
- NCT07629687
- Testing
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation combined with Balance Training Group, Balance Training Group
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
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
Depression
The Effects of taVNS on Motivation in MDD With Anhedonia
Study of non-invasive transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) intervention to improve the reward motivation and response inhibition of major depression disorder and its brain network mechanism.
- Trial name
- NCT06026904
- Testing
- transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Anhui Medical University
Parkinson Disease
taVNS in Mild to Moderate Parkinson's Disease
The purpose of this study is to find out whether a non-invasive form of nerve stimulation called transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) is safe and effective in people with Parkinson's Disease.
- Trial name
- taVNS (NCT04157621)
- Testing
- Active taVNS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina