Clinical trials: taVNS
Depression
taVNS or TMS or Both for Depression
The purpose of the research is to test out a combined treatment for depression where the investigators stimulate a nerve in the ear while at the same time stimulate the brain with magnets.
- Trial name
- NCT05725239
- Testing
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
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
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
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
Emergence Agitation, Emergence Delirium
Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Prevention of Emergence Agitation and Delirium in Children Undergoing Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
Brief Summary This study is designed to find out whether transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) can safely reduce restlessness and confusion when children wake up from anesthesia after tonsillectomy and…
- Trial name
- NCT07394647
- Testing
- Active taVNS Group
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical 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
Aphasia, Apraxia of Speech
taVNS for Speech and Language Recovery in Aphasia
The goal of this research study is to evaluate a novel approach to improving speech recovery in those with acquired apraxia of speech.
- Trial name
- NCT07563387
- Testing
- taVNS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Social Anxiety Disorder, Social Fear
Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS)Therapy for Social Anxiety Disorder
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) in patients with social anxiety disorder (SAD).
- Trial name
- taVNS (NCT07772401)
- Testing
- taVNS
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine
Dysphagia, Swallowing Disorders
taVNS in Infants Severe Dysphagia
This study evaluates the safety, feasibility, and preliminary effects of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) paired with an oral sensorimotor training protocol in infants with severe dysphagia.
- Conditions
- Dysphagia, Swallowing Disorders, Feeding and Eating Disorders of Infancy
- Trial name
- NCT07802301
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS), Oral Sensorimotor Training Protocol
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Auricular Stimulation
Mastoid taVNS-fMRI
The purpose of this study is to explore whether stimulating different outer parts of the ear using a non-invasive form of ear stimulation called transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) will create different brain…
- Trial name
- NCT06518356
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Auricular Neurostimulation (tAN)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
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
PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, taVNS
Dexmedetomidine Combined With Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) Can Reduce the Incidence of PTSD in Trauma Patients After Surgery
Emergency trauma surgery patients, due to the dual stress effects of sudden trauma events (such as car accidents, falls, engineering accidents) and surgical trauma, have a significantly higher incidence of post-traumatic stress…
- Conditions
- PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, taVNS, Dexmedetomidine
- Trial name
- NCT07813962
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine 0.1μg/kg/h, tavns
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University
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
Coronavirus, Covid19
NeuroCovid Rehab and Recovery Related to COVID-19 Diagnosis
The purpose of the research is to test out a new form of treatment that examines stimulation of a nerve in the participant's ear.
- Trial name
- NCT04638673
- Testing
- Soterix taVNS model 0125-LTE Stimulator - Active-Active Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
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
Myocardial Injury
Effect of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Postoperative Myocardial Injury in Elderly Patients Undergoing Thoracoscopic Surgery: a Prospective, Randomized Controlled Study
This research group plans to design a prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled study to explore the effect of taVNS on hs-cTnT in elderly patients undergoing thoracoscopic surgery, and to evaluate the effect on…
- Trial name
- NCT06759818
- Testing
- transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University
Parkinson Disease, Gait Disorders, Neurologic
Effect of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Gait Characteristics in Parkinson's Disease
In this randomised placebo-controlled trial, the investigators will include 30 PD (Parkinson's disease) patients with HY (Hoehn Yahr stage) >2 and L-dopa unresponsive gait characteristics.
- Trial name
- NCT05683925
- Testing
- Noninvasive transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation at 100Hz, Noninvasive transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation at 25Hz, Noninvasive transcutaneous earlobe stimulation at 25Hz
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University Medical Centre Ljubljana
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
Stroke
Non-invasive VNS in Stroke Recovery
To evaluate feasibility and effectiveness of non-invasive VNS to enhance stroke recovery
- Trial name
- NOVUS (NCT06761404)
- Testing
- taVNS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
Delirium Treatment, Delirium
TaVNS for Delirium
The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether a non-invasive device called transauricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) is safe, practical, and potentially helpful for patients in the hospital who develop delirium.
- Trial name
- NCT07258082
- Testing
- Transauricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Stony Brook University