ABVN Phase 2-Studying the Effect of Stimulation on the Auricular Branch of the Vagal Nerve -B

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Gastro-Intestinal Disorder, Gastroparesis

In brief

The purpose of this study is to find out if manual stimulation of the vagus nerve is possible. The vagus nerve is a largely-internal nerve that controls many bodily functions, including stomach function. The hope is that electrically stimulating the nerve around the external ear will also stimulate the internal vagus nerve.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06827548

Run by

Indiana University

People needed

21

Starts

2021-05-13

Expected to finish

2022-07-13

Last updated by the study team

2025-02-14

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Volunteers with no GI symptoms
• Ages 18-80
• Undergoing VNS Therapy as part of clinical treatment for focal or partial epilepsy or seizure
• Willing to have MEA electrodes placed on the neck and bipolar electrodes placed on chest and stomach

You may not qualify if…

• Unable to provide consent
• Having gastric motility issues (not due to COVID 19) as determined by the PI or Sub I
• Taking medications affecting gastric motility
• Pregnant females
• Prisoners

Where it is running

• Indiana University Hosptial — Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

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