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New treatment option for Spinal Fusion
Official title Trans-Auricular Stimulation for Postoperative Inflammation in Spine Surgery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07218133
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is a randomized controlled trial that will evaluate the effect of non-invasive auricular vagal nerve stimulation on inflammatory markers, glycemic control, postoperative pain, and inflammation-related clinical outcomes after long-segment spinal fusion surgeries when compared to current accepted management.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Long-segment spinal fusions (defined as constructs spanning at least L2-pelvis for thoracolumbar fusions or C2-T2 for cervical fusions)
- Ability to undergo a reliable neurologic examination and pain assessments
You likely can't join if
- Patients \<18 years of age
- Shorter-segment spinal fusions than those described above
- Undergoing current active cancer therapy
- Undergoing treatment with immunosuppressive drugs
- Additional spinal surgery within past 6 months
- Sustained bradycardia or presence of pacemaker
See the full eligibility criteria
- Long-segment spinal fusions (defined as constructs spanning at least L2-pelvis for thoracolumbar fusions or C2-T2 for cervical fusions)
- Ability to undergo a reliable neurologic examination and pain assessments
- Patients \<18 years of age
- Shorter-segment spinal fusions than those described above
- Undergoing current active cancer therapy
- Undergoing treatment with immunosuppressive drugs
- Additional spinal surgery within past 6 months
- Sustained bradycardia or presence of pacemaker
- History of substance abuse
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- St Louis, Missouri, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
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, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include St Louis, Missouri, 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.