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Withdrawn Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

How Does Vagus Nerve Stimulation Affect Blood Glucose, Food, and Movement Cravings?

NCT07457372
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Conditions
Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Interventions
Active taVNS, Sham taVNS
Device
Lead sponsor
University of Minnesota
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 35 Years
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2026 – 2028
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Duluth, Minnesota
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 19, 2026 · Synced Sep 28, 2026, 6:13 PM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Efficacy of Non-invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Treatment of Low Weight Eating Disorders

NCT05554172
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Conditions
Anorexia Nervosa
Interventions
taVNS, Sham
Device
Lead sponsor
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Other
Eligibility
14 Years to 22 Years
Enrollment
30 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2022 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
New York, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 7, 2026 · Synced Sep 28, 2026, 6:13 PM 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 3, 2026 · Synced Sep 28, 2026, 6:13 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Learning and Ear Stimulation

NCT04812015
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Conditions
Learning, taVNS
Interventions
transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) 15 minutes, taVNS 30 minutes, taVNS 45 minutes, taVNS 60 minutes, taVNS 75 minutes, taVNS 0 minutes
Device
Lead sponsor
Medical University of South Carolina
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
28 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2022 – 2023
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Charleston, South Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 12, 2025 · Synced Sep 28, 2026, 6:13 PM EDT
Not yet recruiting Early Phase 1 Interventional

Understanding Non-invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation Effects in PTSD

NCT06953388
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Conditions
PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Interventions
transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation, sham transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation
Device
Lead sponsor
Wayne State University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
60 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2027 – 2031
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Detroit, Michigan
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 12, 2026 · Synced Sep 28, 2026, 6:13 PM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Exploring the Effects of Brief Mindfulness Training With Vagal Nerve Stimulation on Alcohol Cue Reactivity Among Young Adult Heavy Drinkers

NCT07516873
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Conditions
Heavy Drinking
Interventions
Active RAVANS, Brief Mindfulness-Based Intervention
Device · Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Cambridge Health Alliance
Other
Eligibility
21 Years to 29 Years
Enrollment
50 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Malden, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 11, 2026 · Synced Sep 28, 2026, 6:13 PM 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 30, 2026 · Synced Sep 28, 2026, 6:13 PM EDT
Recruiting Phase 1 Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

The ENHANCE Study: taVNS and Psilocybin

NCT05866471
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Conditions
Healthy, Psychedelic Experiences, Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Interventions
Psilocybin, Transcutaneous auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS), Psychosocial Support Alone, Sham taVNS
Drug · Device · Behavioral + 1 more
Lead sponsor
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 70 Years
Enrollment
108 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2025 – 2028
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Madison, Wisconsin
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 28, 2026 · Synced Sep 28, 2026, 6:13 PM EDT
Enrolling by invitation Not applicable Interventional

taVNS for Speech and Language Recovery in Aphasia

NCT07563387
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Conditions
Aphasia, Apraxia of Speech
Interventions
taVNS, sham taVNS
Device
Lead sponsor
University of Florida
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
12 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2026 – 2028
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Jacksonville, Florida
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 3, 2026 · Synced Sep 28, 2026, 6:13 PM EDT
Enrolling by invitation No phase listed Observational Accepts healthy volunteers

Non-Invasive Bioelectronic Analytics

NCT04100486
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Conditions
Autonomic Dysfunction, Autonomic Imbalance, Autonomic Nervous System Diseases, Vagus Nerve Autonomic Disorder
Interventions
Standing-Squatting-Standing Test, Deep Breathing Test, Cold Pressor Test, Cold Face Test, Valsalva Maneuver, Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS)
Other · Device
Lead sponsor
Northwell Health
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 60 Years
Enrollment
48 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2019 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Manhasset, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 8, 2026 · Synced Sep 28, 2026, 6:13 PM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Non-invasive VNS in Stroke Recovery

NCT06761404
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Conditions
Stroke
Interventions
taVNS
Device
Lead sponsor
The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
60 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2025 – 2028
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Houston, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 1, 2026 · Synced Sep 28, 2026, 6:13 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

taVNS on Pupillary Response and Perceptual Learning

NCT05386563
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Conditions
Pupillary Response
Interventions
Transcutaneous Auricular Vagal Nerve Stimulation (taVNS), Sham Stimulation
Procedure
Lead sponsor
NYU Langone Health
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
12 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2022 – 2025
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
New York, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Dec 16, 2025 · Synced Sep 28, 2026, 6:13 PM EDT
Not listed Not applicable Interventional

Augmenting Standard-of-care Treatment of Plaque Psoriasis by Neuromodulation

NCT05243303
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Conditions
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Interventions
Active taVNS, Sham taVNS
Device
Lead sponsor
Burrell College of Health Sciences
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
50 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2022 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 9, 2023 · Synced Sep 28, 2026, 6:13 PM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

taVNS for Breast Cancer Pain and Symptom Management

NCT07500012
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Conditions
Breast Cancer Survivors
Interventions
Active taVNS, Sham taVNS
Device
Lead sponsor
Florida State University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 79 Years · Female only
Enrollment
40 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2026 – 2028
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Tallahassee, Florida
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 29, 2026 · Synced Sep 28, 2026, 6:13 PM EDT
Recruiting Phase 2 Interventional

Investigation to Understand and Optimize Psilocybin

NCT06512194
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Conditions
Depression
Interventions
Psilocybin, Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS), Sham taVNS
Drug · Device
Lead sponsor
Charles Raison
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 70 Years
Enrollment
141 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2025 – 2029
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Edwards, Colorado
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 9, 2026 · Synced Sep 28, 2026, 6:13 PM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

taVNS for FRNS in Children

NCT05588063
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Conditions
Nephrotic Syndrome in Children, Minimal Change Disease, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
Interventions
Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation, Sham device
Device
Lead sponsor
Northwell Health
Other
Eligibility
3 Years to 17 Years
Enrollment
30 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2023 – 2027
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
New Hyde Park, New York • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 14, 2026 · Synced Sep 28, 2026, 6:13 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Understanding the Effects of Transauricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Neural Networks and Autonomic Nervous System

NCT05801809
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Conditions
Healthy Volunteers
Interventions
Transauricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS)
Device
Lead sponsor
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 99 Years
Enrollment
44 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2023 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 23, 2026 · Synced Sep 28, 2026, 6:13 PM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

taVNS or TMS or Both for Depression

NCT05725239
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Conditions
Depression
Interventions
Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Device
Lead sponsor
Medical University of South Carolina
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 75 Years
Enrollment
24 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2023 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Charleston, South Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 11, 2026 · Synced Sep 28, 2026, 6:13 PM EDT
Recruiting Phase 2Phase 3 Interventional

BabySTrong II taVNS Feeding Trial

NCT07049952
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Conditions
Feeding Delays, Neonates and Term Infants
Interventions
taVNS, NAC and taVNS, inactive taVNS, sterile water and inactive taVNS
Device · Combination Product
Lead sponsor
Medical University of South Carolina
Other
Eligibility
39 Weeks to 54 Weeks
Enrollment
88 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2025 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Charleston, South Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 20, 2025 · Synced Sep 28, 2026, 6:13 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Effects of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Obesity and Insulin Resistance

NCT04926415
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Conditions
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Obesity
Interventions
taVNS, Sham taVNS
Device
Lead sponsor
Burrell College of Health Sciences
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
30 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2021 – 2022
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 27, 2022 · Synced Sep 28, 2026, 6:13 PM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

NCT06927024
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Conditions
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Interventions
Active taVNS, Sham taVNS
Device
Lead sponsor
NYU Langone Health
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
30 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2025 – 2029
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
New York, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Dec 30, 2025 · Synced Sep 28, 2026, 6:13 PM 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 16, 2026 · Synced Sep 28, 2026, 6:13 PM EDT
Suspended Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

taVNS for Letter Learning in Dyslexia

NCT06127550
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Conditions
Dyslexia
Interventions
active taVNS, sham taVNS
Device
Lead sponsor
University of Florida
Other
Eligibility
10 Years to 12 Years
Enrollment
100 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2026 – 2029
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Gainesville, Florida
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 27, 2026 · Synced Sep 28, 2026, 6:13 PM EDT
Not yet recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Modulating Inflammation in Neuro-Trauma

NCT07510074
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Conditions
Traumatic Brain Injury
Interventions
Nurosym taVNS, Nurosym (sham)
Device
Lead sponsor
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 75 Years
Enrollment
16 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2026 – 2027
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
San Antonio, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 16, 2026 · Synced Sep 28, 2026, 6:13 PM EDT