Clinical trials
Vagus Nerve Stimulation clinical trials
Below are recruiting vagus nerve stimulation clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 156 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07218133Recruiting
Ear Stimulation to Reduce Pain After Spine Surgery
This trial tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation delivered through the ear can reduce inflammation and pain after major spinal fusion surgery. If you are having a long spinal fusion, you might be able to join.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT07219108Recruiting
Vagus nerve stimulation for recovery in the NeuroICU
This trial tests whether a gentle electrical pulse on the ear can help patients recover from severe brain or spinal cord conditions in the NeuroICU. It may improve healing by activating the vagus nerve.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT07682090Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for fibromyalgia pain
This study tests a gentle nerve stimulation device worn near your ear to see if it can reduce fibromyalgia pain and improve how your body handles stress. It is a non-invasive treatment option that you receive while continuing your regular medications.
Rome, LazioAges 18–70 - NCT07253870Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for subacute stroke recovery
This study compares two types of nerve stimulation (one on the ear, one on the neck) to see which helps upper limb movement better in people who had a stroke 3–6 months ago. It may help improve arm and hand function.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 45–70 - NCT07283913Recruiting
Non-invasive ear nerve stimulation for healthy volunteers
This study tests whether a non-invasive device that stimulates a nerve in the ear can affect health. It is for healthy adults who are not taking medications (except birth control) and can avoid eating and exercise for 12 hours before two of the visits.
Nottingham, NottinghamshireAges 18 years+ - NCT07284732Recruiting
Ear nerve stimulation for consciousness disorders
This trial tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation on the ear can help people with disorders of consciousness, like a vegetative or minimally conscious state. It aims to see if this noninvasive treatment can improve brain function and awareness.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT07291024Recruiting
Vagus nerve stimulation and walking therapy for stroke recovery
This trial tests if pairing vagus nerve stimulation with walking exercises can help people who had a stroke more than six months ago improve their walking speed and mobility.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07404852Recruiting
Vagus nerve stimulation for reducing inflammation after stroke
This trial tests whether a non-invasive device that stimulates the vagus nerve can reduce inflammation and brain injury after a stroke caused by a large blood clot.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18–99 - NCT07405021Recruiting
Vagus nerve stimulation for diabetic nerve pain
This trial tests whether using a non-invasive device to stimulate the vagus nerve can reduce nerve pain and improve function in people with diabetic neuropathy. It may be a good option if you have burning or electric-shock-like foot pain despite standard diabetes care.
DamiettaAges 45–60 - NCT07424365Recruiting
Vagus nerve stimulation for thinking skills in health and Parkinson's
This study explores whether vagus nerve stimulation (a gentle electrical pulse that travels through a nerve in your ear) can boost thinking and decision-making skills in healthy people and those with Parkinson's disease. It involves a noninvasive device that stimulates the ear, and you may participate if you meet certain health criteria.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–65 - NCT07425756Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for arm movement after stroke
This trial tests whether combining two types of nerve stimulation (one on the ear, one on the arm) can improve arm and hand movement after a stroke. It's for people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago and still have some but not full use of their affected arm.
KowloonAges 50–75 - NCT07454070Recruiting
Testing ear nerve stimulation for depression after a heart attack
This trial tests if a gentle, non-invasive ear stimulation device can help relieve depression in people who have had a heart attack and a stent placed. It aims to offer a drug-free option for those who choose not to take antidepressants or see a therapist.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18 years+ - NCT07479082Recruiting
Ear nerve stimulation for headache after aneurysm coiling
This trial tests whether a gentle electrical device placed on your ear (called transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation) can help prevent or reduce headaches that sometimes happen after a procedure to treat an unruptured brain aneurysm. If you're scheduled for stent-assisted coiling or flow diverter treatment, this study may offer a non-drug option to manage post-surgery pain.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07487818RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Vagus nerve stimulation with nicotine patch for quitting smoking
This study tests if a gentle electrical stimulation of a nerve in your neck can help you quit smoking when used with nicotine replacement therapy (patches or gum). It might offer a new way to reduce cravings and withdrawal.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07523685Recruiting
Vagus Nerve Stimulation for PTSD Treatment
This study tests a non-invasive device that stimulates the vagus nerve (a major nerve in your neck) to help reduce PTSD symptoms. The device is worn on the skin and may help ease trauma-related stress and anxiety.
Sunnyvale, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT07528742Recruiting
Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Reaction Time in Healthy Adults
This study tests whether stimulating the vagus nerve (a major nerve in your body) can help improve how quickly you react to things. Researchers will use a safe, non-invasive method to stimulate this nerve and measure any changes in your reaction time.
Youngstown, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07610655Recruiting
Nerve Stimulation to Aid Recovery After Spine Surgery
This study tests whether a small device that gently stimulates a nerve in your neck can help you recover better after lumbar spine surgery. The device may help reduce confusion, depression, and other thinking problems that sometimes occur after surgery.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07630597Recruiting
Ear Nerve Stimulation to Help Weight Loss
This trial tests a non-invasive device that gently stimulates a nerve in your ear to help you lose weight after lifestyle changes haven't worked well enough. You wear the device on your ear for 12 weeks while continuing healthy habits.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–50 - NCT07633444Recruiting
Ear Stimulation to Reduce Pain After Abdominal Surgery
This study tests whether mild electrical stimulation applied to your ear can reduce pain and the need for pain medication after abdominal or urologic surgery. Researchers will try different stimulation frequencies to find what works best.
Salvador, Estado de BahiaAges 18–59 - NCT07653009Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for psoriatic arthritis pain
This trial tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation of a nerve in the ear can reduce pain and inflammation in people with psoriatic arthritis. If you have moderate to high disease activity despite stable treatment, you may be able to join.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT07660250Recruiting
Vagus nerve stimulation for spinal cord compression
This trial tests if gentle nerve stimulation can help people with moderate to severe spinal cord compression before they have surgery. If you are scheduled for decompression surgery, you may be able to join.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT07636304Enrolling by invitationEarly Phase 1
Brain stimulation for inflammatory bowel disease remission
This study tests whether a non-invasive device that stimulates the vagus nerve (a major nerve in your neck) can affect brain function in people whose IBD is in remission. Researchers want to understand if this stimulation might help reduce inflammation or improve symptoms in the future.
Gdansk, Pomeranian VoivodeshipAges 18 years+ - NCT07549243Enrolling by invitation
Ear Nerve Stimulation to Protect Kidneys During Heart Surgery
This trial tests whether gentle electrical stimulation applied to your ear can help protect your kidneys during heart surgery that uses a heart-lung machine. Kidney damage after this type of surgery is common, and researchers want to see if this non-invasive stimulation can prevent it.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT07543302Enrolling by invitation
Can Ear Nerve Stimulation Reduce Inflammation in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?
This trial tests whether gently stimulating a nerve in the ear can lower inflammation levels in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The goal is to see if this non-invasive approach might help slow disease progression or ease symptoms.
StockholmAges 5–17
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for vagus nerve stimulation?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 156 recruiting vagus nerve stimulation studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a vagus nerve stimulation trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a vagus nerve stimulation trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.