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New treatment option for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Patients
Official title Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Attention and Memory
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06723743
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This clinical trial aims to evaluate whether transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS), a non-invasive brain stimulation method, can improve attention and memory in veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and depression and/or posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study seeks to answer two main questions: 1.
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 25 to 64
You may be able to join if
- Ages 25-64
- Right-handedness
- Veterans with a history of deployment to Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation New Dawn (OND) or other post 9/11...
- History of PTSD and/or depression
- Military related mild traumatic brain injury
You likely can't join if
- History of neurological, cardiovascular, or pulmonary disease
- Cardiac arrhythmia (all types)
- Active suicidal ideation
- Visible wounds on skin of the left ear
- Medical implants such as cardiac defibrillators, pacemakers, or deep brain stimulators
- Pregnancy
See the full eligibility criteria
- Ages 25-64
- Right-handedness
- Veterans with a history of deployment to Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation New Dawn (OND) or other post 9/11 war on terrorism
- History of PTSD and/or depression
- Military related mild traumatic brain injury
- If taking psychotropic medication, demonstrate stability for 3 months
- If taking stimulants, washout period of 12 hours
- History of neurological, cardiovascular, or pulmonary disease
- Cardiac arrhythmia (all types)
- Active suicidal ideation
- Visible wounds on skin of the left ear
- Medical implants such as cardiac defibrillators, pacemakers, or deep brain stimulators
- Pregnancy
- Completed taVNS in the past 4 weeks
- Current substance use disorder (exception: mild cannabis use disorder allowed)
- Current moderate or severe alcohol use disorder
- Major cognitive disorder
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Houston, Texas, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 25 years to 64 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Houston, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.