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Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Treatment of Mild Cognitive Impairment With Transcutaneous Vagal Nerve Stimulation

NCT03359902
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Conditions
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Interventions
Transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation, Sham stimulation
Device
Lead sponsor
University of Florida
Other
Eligibility
60 Years to 89 Years
Enrollment
59 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2018 – 2022
U.S. locations
3
States / cities
Gainesville, Florida
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 24, 2023 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 8:24 AM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Sympathetic Overactivity in Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

NCT01627301
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Conditions
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Prehypertension
Interventions
Device-Guided Breathing (DGB), Sham DGB, Transcutaneous Vagal Nerve Stimulation (tVNS), Sham tVNS
Device
Lead sponsor
Emory University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
120 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2012 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Decatur, Georgia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 15, 2026 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 8:24 AM EDT
Terminated Phase 2 Interventional Results available

Transcutaneous Cervical Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tcVNS) in JIA

NCT05710640
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Conditions
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
Interventions
Active tcVNS, Sham tcVNS
Device
Lead sponsor
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
NIH
Eligibility
5 Years to 18 Years
Enrollment
18 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2023 – 2025
U.S. locations
7
States / cities
San Francisco, California • Orlando, Florida • Indianapolis, Indiana + 4 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 25, 2025 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 8:24 AM EDT
Terminated Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Autonomic Mechanisms of Sleep-dependent Memory Consolidation

NCT04021797
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Conditions
Memory, Sleep
Interventions
transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation
Device
Lead sponsor
University of California, San Francisco
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 64 Years
Enrollment
12 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2019 – 2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
San Francisco, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 15, 2026 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 8:24 AM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

tVNS During Motor Training in Older Adults

NCT06323954
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Conditions
Older Adults
Interventions
tVNS stimulation, Sham stimulation
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Georgia Institute of Technology
Other
Eligibility
65 Years to 84 Years
Enrollment
34 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2025 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Atlanta, Georgia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 22, 2026 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 8:24 AM EDT
Enrolling by invitation Not applicable Interventional

A Study Of Auricular Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation In Chronic Dizziness

NCT07420803
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Conditions
Chronic Dizziness, Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness
Interventions
Sham Device, Auricular transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation
Other
Lead sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
60 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2026 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Jacksonville, Florida
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 19, 2026 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 8:24 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Non-invasive Nerve Stimulation and Cognitive Training to Improve Cognitive Performance in Healthy Older Adults

NCT04276805
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Conditions
Aging
Interventions
Transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation (tVNS), Cognitive training
Device · Behavioral
Lead sponsor
University of Florida
Other
Eligibility
65 Years to 90 Years
Enrollment
45 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2020 – 2024
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Tucson, Arizona • Gainesville, Florida
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 27, 2026 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 8:24 AM EDT
Recruiting Phase 2 Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Role of Sympathetic Overactivity and Angiotensin II in PTSD and CV

NCT02560805
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Conditions
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
Interventions
Microneurography, Combat virtual reality video clip, Handgrip Exercise, Cold Pressor Test (CPT), Sodium Nitroprusside (SNP), Phenylephrine, Losartan, Atenolol, Transcutaneous Vagal Nerve Stimulation (tVNS), Sham Transcutaneous Vagal Nerve Stimulation (tVNS)
Procedure · Behavioral · Drug + 1 more
Lead sponsor
Emory University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
134 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2015 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Decatur, Georgia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 18, 2026 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 8:24 AM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Mindfulness in Chronic Kidney Disease

NCT04099992
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Conditions
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Interventions
Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), Health enhancement program (HEP), Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS), Sham-transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS)
Behavioral · Device
Lead sponsor
Emory University
Other
Eligibility
40 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
150 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2019 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Atlanta, Georgia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 21, 2025 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 8:24 AM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

EEG Changes and DNA Markers Related to taVNS in Stroke Patients: a Preliminary Study

NCT06226493
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Conditions
Stroke
Interventions
Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation
Device
Lead sponsor
Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
44 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2024 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Pomona, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 31, 2026 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 8:24 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Impact of Transcutaneous Vagal Nerve Stimulation on Stress Response in Major Depression

NCT04448327
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Conditions
Major Depressive Disorder
Interventions
active tVNS, Sham tVNS
Device
Lead sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital
Other
Eligibility
50 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
62 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2021 – 2025
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Charlestown, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 13, 2026 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 8:24 AM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

WISE-2B Brain Study (Weight Loss Intervention Surgical Effects on Brain Function)

NCT06861790
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Conditions
Diabetes, Weight Loss
Interventions
tVNS, Complete Vagotomy, Anterior Vagotomy
Behavioral · Procedure
Lead sponsor
University of Florida
Other
Eligibility
20 Years to 75 Years
Enrollment
120 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2025 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Gainesville, Florida
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 10, 2026 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 8:24 AM EDT
Active, not recruiting Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Cardiovascular Autonomic and Immune Mechanism of Post COVID-19 Tachycardia Syndrome

NCT05421208
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Conditions
Post-acute COVID-19 Syndrome, Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Long COVID, SARS CoV 2 Infection
Interventions
Levels of inflammatory cytokine ( IL-6) in post-COVID-19 POTS and controls, Levels of inflammatory cytokine ( IL-6) in controls, Effect on inflammation after chronic PNS stimulation
Diagnostic Test
Lead sponsor
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
60 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2022 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Nashville, Tennessee
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 15, 2026 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 8:24 AM EDT
Completed Phase 2 Interventional Results available

Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS) and Robotic Training to Improve Arm Function After Stroke

NCT03592745
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Conditions
Stroke, Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA), Hemiparesis
Interventions
Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS), Sham Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS)
Device
Lead sponsor
Northwell Health
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 85 Years
Enrollment
36 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2021
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Manhasset, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 29, 2021 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 8:24 AM EDT
Completed No phase listed Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Examining Transcutaneous Vagal Nerve Stimulation as a Facilitator of Social Bonding

NCT05899413
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Conditions
Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Interventions
Transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation
Device
Lead sponsor
University of California, San Francisco
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 39 Years
Enrollment
160 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2024
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
San Francisco, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 4, 2025 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 8:24 AM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Vagus Nerve Stimulation(VNS) As Treatment For Fibromyalgia Patients

NCT06009159
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Conditions
Fibromyalgia
Interventions
Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Device
Lead sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
60 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2024 – 2029
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 14, 2026 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 8:24 AM EDT
Withdrawn Not applicable Interventional

Low-Level Transcutaneous Vagus Stimulation in ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: TREAT MI Study

NCT03284281
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Conditions
STEMI - ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction, Inflammation
Interventions
Tragus stimulator, Sham Tragus stimulator
Device
Lead sponsor
University of Oklahoma
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 3, 2018 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 8:24 AM EDT
Not yet recruiting Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Effects of Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Pain and Brain Activity in Healthy Adults

NCT07827690
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Conditions
Acute Pain, Pain Perception, Healthy Adult Participants
Interventions
Active transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation, Sham transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation, Cold pressor test
Device · Other
Lead sponsor
David A. Purger
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 70 Years
Enrollment
20 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2026 – 2028
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Indianapolis, Indiana
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 18, 2026 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 8:24 AM EDT
Not listed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Testing the Noradrenergic Hypothesis of Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation

NCT04455295
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Conditions
no Condition, Electroencephalography, Pupil Diameter
Interventions
Transdermal Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS)
Device
Lead sponsor
Arkansas Tech University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
55 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2020 – 2025
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Russellville, Arkansas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 28, 2024 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 8:24 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Stress Reduction Training for Migraine

NCT03592329
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Conditions
Migraine
Interventions
Stress Reduction Training A, active tVNS, Stress Reduction Training B, sham tVNS
Behavioral · Device
Lead sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
193 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2019 – 2025
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Charlestown, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 25, 2026 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 8:24 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Transcutaneous (Tragus) Vagal Nerve Stimulation for Post-op Afib

NCT04514757
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Conditions
Atrial Fibrillation
Interventions
active tVNS, sham tVNS
Device
Lead sponsor
University of California, Los Angeles
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
77 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2021 – 2024
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Los Angeles, California • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 22, 2026 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 8:24 AM EDT
Not yet recruiting Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS) and Stress Regulation During Performance Tasks

NCT07470229
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Conditions
Stress Response
Interventions
Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS), Evaluative Stress Task
Device · Behavioral
Lead sponsor
University of Florida
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
200 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Gainesville, Florida
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 13, 2026 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 8:24 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Noninvasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) for Neuromotor Adaptations

NCT03628976
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Conditions
Healthy Young Adults
Interventions
tVNS, Motor training
Other
Lead sponsor
Georgia Institute of Technology
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 39 Years
Enrollment
24 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2019 – 2021
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Atlanta, Georgia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 29, 2022 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 8:24 AM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

The Path Study: Cognitive and Inflammation Targeted Gut-brain Interventions in Alcohol; Probiotics, Alcohol, Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation, and HIV Study

NCT05090267
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Conditions
Cognition, Gut Microbiome
Interventions
Probiotic Supplement, Transcutaneous Vagal Nerve Stimulation (tVNS)
Dietary Supplement · Device
Lead sponsor
University of Florida
Other
Eligibility
35 Years to 70 Years
Enrollment
80 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2022 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Coral Gables, Florida
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 6, 2026 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 8:24 AM EDT