Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation as Adjuvant Treatment for Sepsis Patients
Recruiting now · Not applicable · Has a placebo group
Conditions studied: Sepsis
In brief
The goals of this randomized clinical trial are to investigate the effects of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) combined with standard intensive care on systemic organ function in septic patients, and exploring its potential mechanisms for improving overall outcomes in sepsis.The main question it aims to answer is whether taVNS can reduce the severity of sepsis patients by ameliorating systemic inflammation.Participants will receive standard intensive care treatment and be randomized to receive the taVNS or sham taVNS as adjuvant treatment twice a day for 7 consecutive days. Several evaluations will be done before and after the intervention.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07051694
- Run by
- Third Military Medical University
- People needed
- 60
- Starts
- 2025-02-27
- Expected to finish
- 2026-12-31
- Last updated by the study team
- 2025-07-04
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Age 18-80
- Sepsis was diagnosed per the Sepsis-3 criteria (SCCM/ESICM 2016) as infection with SOFA score ≥ 2
- ICU admission within 7 days after sepsis onset
- Informed consent was obtained from patients/guardians
You may not qualify if…
- severe ARDS defined by PaO₂/FiO₂ ≤100 mmHg with PEEP ≥5 cm H₂O
- HR>120 per minute
- epinephrine or norepinephrine >1ug/kg/min
- severe underlying pulmonary diseases including interstitial lung disease, -
- diffuse alveolar hemorrhage, severe asthma, or lung cancer
- taVNS contraindications: existing pacemakers, cochlear implants, or other active implantable electronic medical devices
- dermatologic or infectious disorders affecting the auricular region
- pregnancy or lactation
- participation in other clinical trials
- inability to remain motionless during treatment (e.g., due to epilepsy or Parkinson's disease)
Where it is running
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University — Chongqing, China (enrolling)
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