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Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

taVNS in Mild to Moderate Parkinson's Disease

NCT04157621
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Conditions
Parkinson Disease
Interventions
Active taVNS, Sham Stimulation
Device
Lead sponsor
Medical University of South Carolina
Other
Eligibility
40 Years to 79 Years
Enrollment
33 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2021
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Charleston, South Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 25, 2023 · Synced Oct 10, 2026, 10:46 AM EDT
Recruiting Phase 2 Interventional

Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation in SLE

NCT06987565
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Conditions
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Interventions
Active vagus nerve stimulation, Sham vagus nerve stimulation
Device
Lead sponsor
Northwell Health
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
18 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2025 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Manhasset, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Synced Oct 10, 2026, 10:46 AM EDT
Active, not recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Leverage Noninvasive Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation to Reduce Suicidal Behaviors in Vulnerable Adolescents

NCT05602779
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Conditions
Self Harm, Suicidal Ideation
Interventions
tVNS Program, Phone App Program, tVNS and Phone App Program, Sham tNVS and Control App
Device · Other · Combination Product
Lead sponsor
University of Notre Dame
Other
Eligibility
13 Years to 17 Years
Enrollment
200 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2024 – 2027
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
South Bend, Indiana • Rochester, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 17, 2026 · Synced Oct 10, 2026, 10:46 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Effect of Transcutaneous Auricular Neurostimulation on Cognitive Performance in a Laboratory Model of Acute Stress Reaction

NCT06390267
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Conditions
Acute Stress Reaction, Cognitive Performance
Interventions
Sparrow Hawk (Active), Sparrow Hawk (Sham)
Device
Lead sponsor
Spark Biomedical, Inc.
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years to 41 Years
Enrollment
43 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2024 – 2025
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Columbus, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 1, 2025 · Synced Oct 10, 2026, 10:46 AM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

tAN for Substance Use Disorder

NCT07281261
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Conditions
Alcohol Use Disorder, Alcohol Abuse, Substance Use Disorders, Substance Use Disorders Alcohol Use Withdrawal State
Interventions
Sparrow Ascent, Sparrow Ascent (Sham)
Device
Lead sponsor
Spark Biomedical, Inc.
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years to 64 Years
Enrollment
20 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2026 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Houston, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 28, 2026 · Synced Oct 10, 2026, 10:46 AM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Evaluation of a Device to Reduce Motion Sickness and Spatial Disorientation

NCT06892340
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Conditions
Motion Sickness
Interventions
Transcutaneous Auricular Neurostimulation device
Device
Lead sponsor
59th Medical Wing
Federal
Eligibility
18 Years to 50 Years
Enrollment
36 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2025
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
San Antonio, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 15, 2025 · Synced Oct 10, 2026, 10:46 AM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Study to Investigate Vagus Nerve Stimulation to Augment Executive Function in Healthy and Cognitively Impaired Populations

NCT07424365
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Conditions
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Parkinsons Disease (PD), Healthy Adult
Interventions
transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation, sham stimulation
Device
Lead sponsor
University of Colorado, Denver
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
80 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2025 – 2028
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Aurora, Colorado
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 20, 2026 · Synced Oct 10, 2026, 10:46 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 10, 2026, 10:46 AM EDT
Recruiting 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 Apr 17, 2026 · Synced Oct 10, 2026, 10:46 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 10, 2026, 10:46 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 10, 2026, 10:46 AM EDT
Not yet recruiting Not applicable Interventional

TENS of Auricular Vagal Nerve for Radiation Necrosis

NCT07680127
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Conditions
Radiation Necrosis, Cerebral Edema
Interventions
Transcutaneous auricular vagal nerve stimulation (taVNS), Sham
Device
Lead sponsor
Virginia Commonwealth University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
40 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2026 – 2029
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Richmond, Virginia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 4, 2026 · Synced Oct 10, 2026, 10:46 AM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Effects of Transcutaneous Vagal Nerve Stimulation on Post-Surgical Return to Consciousness, Delirium, and Depression

NCT07610655
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Conditions
Post Operative Delirium, Cognitive Impairment, Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Depression
Interventions
Transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation, Sham (No Treatment)
Device
Lead sponsor
Northwestern University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
40 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2026 – 2029
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Chicago, Illinois
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 28, 2026 · Synced Oct 10, 2026, 10:46 AM EDT
Completed Phase 1Phase 2 Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Vagal Nerve Stimulation to Probe Inflammation and Brain in Post-traumatic Stress

NCT03858985
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Conditions
Post-traumatic Stress
Interventions
Cervical Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (Active Comparator), Cervical Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (Sham Comparator)
Device
Lead sponsor
VA Office of Research and Development
Federal
Eligibility
21 Years to 65 Years · Male only
Enrollment
88 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2019 – 2025
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
San Diego, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 10, 2025 · Synced Oct 10, 2026, 10:46 AM EDT
Recruiting Phase 1 Interventional

Using taVNS to Modulate Cardiovascular Function in Individuals With Neurologic Disease

NCT07557706
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Conditions
PARKINSON DISEASE (Disorder)
Interventions
transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation
Device
Lead sponsor
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
24 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2025 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Birmingham, Alabama
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 18, 2026 · Synced Oct 10, 2026, 10:46 AM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Non-invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation to Reduce Inflammation and Brain Injury Blood Biomarkers Following an Acute Ischemic Stroke

NCT07404852
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Conditions
Large Vessel Occlusion, Acute Ischemic Stroke
Interventions
transcutaneous auricular vagal nerve stimulation, Sham transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation
Device
Lead sponsor
Washington University School of Medicine
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 99 Years
Enrollment
65 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2026 – 2028
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
St Louis, Missouri
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 13, 2026 · Synced Oct 10, 2026, 10:46 AM EDT
Withdrawn Not applicable Interventional

Using Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation to Treat Acute Alcohol Withdrawal

NCT04159909
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Conditions
Alcohol Withdrawal, Alcohol Use Disorder
Interventions
Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulation, Sham Stimulation
Device
Lead sponsor
Northwell Health
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2024 – 2025
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Manhasset, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 13, 2024 · Synced Oct 10, 2026, 10:46 AM EDT
Active, not recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Neurostimulation to Improve NOWS Outcomes

NCT05129020
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Conditions
Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Interventions
Sparrow Fledging Therapy System, Sham Sparrow Fledging Therapy System
Device
Lead sponsor
Spark Biomedical, Inc.
Industry
Eligibility
33 Weeks to 1 Year
Enrollment
52 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2022 – 2027
U.S. locations
3
States / cities
Charleston, South Carolina • Dallas, Texas • San Antonio, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 2, 2026 · Synced Oct 10, 2026, 10:46 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Transcutaneous Electrical Vagus Nerve Stimulation to Suppress Atrial Fibrillation

NCT02548754
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Conditions
Atrial Fibrillation, Inflammation
Interventions
Parasym device
Device
Lead sponsor
University of Oklahoma
Other
Eligibility
21 Years to 90 Years
Enrollment
53 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2016 – 2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 16, 2022 · Synced Oct 10, 2026, 10:46 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

BabyStrong Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) Paired Bottle Feeding to Improve Oral Feeding

NCT04849507
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Conditions
Infant Feeding Problems, taVNS
Interventions
transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation, Sham transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation
Device
Lead sponsor
Medical University of South Carolina
Other
Eligibility
2 Weeks to 5 Months
Enrollment
17 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2022 – 2024
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Charleston, South Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 28, 2025 · Synced Oct 10, 2026, 10:46 AM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

A Pilot Trial of taVNS for SRNS in Children (kidNEY-VNS)

NCT05583942
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Conditions
Nephrotic Syndrome in Children, Minimal Change Disease, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
Interventions
trascutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation, Sham device
Device
Lead sponsor
Northwell Health
Other
Eligibility
3 Years to 17 Years
Enrollment
10 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2022 – 2027
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
New Hyde Park, New York • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 17, 2026 · Synced Oct 10, 2026, 10:46 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Delivering Transcutaneous Auricular Neurostimulation to Improve Relapse Prevention in Opioid Use Disorder

NCT05053503
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Conditions
Opioid-use Disorder, Opioid Withdrawal
Interventions
Sparrow Ascent Therapy System, Lofexidine, Extended-release injectable naltrexone
Device · Drug
Lead sponsor
Spark Biomedical, Inc.
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
108 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2022 – 2025
U.S. locations
4
States / cities
Rancho Mirage, California • Crownsville, Maryland • Center City, Minnesota + 1 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 4, 2025 · Synced Oct 10, 2026, 10:46 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

taVNS Cold Pressor

NCT05254080
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Conditions
taVNS, Brain Stimulation
Interventions
Active taVNS, Sham taVNS
Device
Lead sponsor
Medical University of South Carolina
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
24 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2021
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Charleston, South Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 17, 2024 · Synced Oct 10, 2026, 10:46 AM EDT
Terminated Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation to Enhance Motor Learning

NCT05316519
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Conditions
Neurological Injury, Motor Disorders, Paresis
Interventions
Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Other
Lead sponsor
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
Federal
Eligibility
18 Years to 75 Years
Enrollment
4 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2022 – 2023
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 9, 2024 · Synced Oct 10, 2026, 10:46 AM EDT