Clinical trials: taVNS, active
Healthy Participants
taVNS Effects on Fear Ratings in Naturalistic Context
During the fear rating task, 70 participants viewed a 600-second horror movie while continuously rating their subjective fear intensity (0-100 scale) every 0.51 seconds (1,170 total ratings).
- Trial name
- NCT06975124
- Testing
- transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
Infertility Assisted Reproductive Technology
The Feasibility of taVNS on Pregnancy Outcomes of Infertility Patients Undergoing IVF
To assess the feasibility of taVNS on pregnancy outcomes of infertility subjects undergoing IVF, the primary aim of this trial will focus on encompassing recruitment, compliance, and preliminary engagement outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT06742788
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Xijing Hospital
Psychosocial Well-being, Neurocognitive Function
taVNS + CCT for Neurocognitive Rehab
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether combining transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) with computerized cognitive training might help improve thinking abilities and mood.
- Conditions
- Psychosocial Well-being, Neurocognitive Function, Cognitive Complaint, Cognitive Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NeuroHUB (NCT07517237)
- Testing
- taVNS, Computerized Cognitive Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Hemiplegia, Respiratory Function Loss
Effect of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation Application on Respiratory Functions in Stroke Patients
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (TAVSS) in improving respiratory muscle strength and function in chronic stroke patients.
- Trial name
- TAVNS (NCT06793800)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Fenerbahce University
Nephrotic Syndrome in Children, Minimal Change Disease
taVNS for FRNS in Children
Children with frequently relapsing nephrotic syndrome (FRNS) are exposed to prolonged courses of steroids and other immunosuppressant medications.
- Conditions
- Nephrotic Syndrome in Children, Minimal Change Disease, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
- Trial name
- kidNEY-VNS (NCT05588063)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
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
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 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
Insomnia
Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) for Insomnia During the Withdrawal-Rehabilitation Period of Methamphetamine Use Disorder
The Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University is conducting a clinical research project entitled "Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial of Transcutaneous Auricular…
- Trial name
- NCT07899957
- Testing
- taVNS
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Parkinson's Disease
At-home taVNS for Neurorehabilitation in Parkinson's Disease
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if taVNS works to treat symptoms of Parkinson's Disease in adults. It will also learn about the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of taVNS administered at home by the participant.
- Trial name
- NCT07536022
- Testing
- transcutaneous auricular nerve stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Anxiety, Distress, Emotional
Effect of (TaVNS) on Anxiety and Brain Function in Distressed Health Care Workers
The purpose of this research is to measure alterations in anxiety and brain activity associated with the use of an approved health device called Transauricular Vagal Nerve Stimulation (TaVNS) in distressed persons who work in a…
- Conditions
- Anxiety, Distress, Emotional, Effects of Vibration, Healthy
- Trial name
- fMRIVNS (NCT05132881)
- Testing
- Neuvana 2.0 Transcutaneous Auricular Vagal Nerve Stimulation (TaVNS), Waitlist Control, Healthy Controls: Substudy Group III
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
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
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
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
TaVNS for Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) in patients with acute intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH).
- Trial name
- TAVANS-ICH (NCT06918964)
- Testing
- transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation device
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 186 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital
Cognitive Assessment, Cognition
Effects of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Cognitive Performance and Sex Differences
This study investigates the effects of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) on cognitive performance in healthy adults.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Assessment, Cognition, taVNS, Vagus Nerve Stimulation
- Trial name
- NCT07256080
- Testing
- Active taVNS
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bahçeşehir 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
Cognition, Healthy Volunteers
Effects of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) on Cognition, Dual-Task Performance, and Interoceptive Accuracy
This study aims to determine the simultaneous effects of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) at two frequencies (30 Hz and 100 Hz) compared to sham stimulation on cognitive functions, dual-task performance…
- Trial name
- NCT07897175
- Testing
- taVNS 30 Hz, taVNS 100 Hz
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Toros University
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
Hypoxemia
Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Reducing Postoperative Hypoxemia
Hypoxemia is a common complication in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) and represents one of the most meaningful factors associated with poor patient prognosis. Obese patients have a relatively higher incidence of hypoxemia.
- Trial name
- NCT07827131
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulator
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University
Fibromyalgia
taVNS Treatment for Fibromyalgia
In this research study we want to learn more about if transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), a safe electrical stimulation tool, can relieve Fibromyalgia pain.
- Trial name
- NCT04777500
- Testing
- Auricular transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
Can External Vagus Nerve Stimulation Reduce Systemic Levels of Inflammatory Mediators in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Patients?
The intended investigation is a pilot study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a novel transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulator system, termed TRAVAGUS ONE, to reduce systemic levels of inflammatory mediators in…
- Trial name
- Travagus One (NCT07543302)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- taVNS AB