Vagus nerve stimulation guided by body imaging
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study uses a painless body scan method (electrical impedance imaging) and a targeted vagus nerve stimulation to see if it helps people with conditions that might respond to this kind of nerve treatment. If you may benefit from vagus nerve stimulation, this trial may help doctors learn whether the approach is effective and safe for you.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are older than 18 years
- You (or a legal proxy) can give written consent to join
- You have a diagnosed condition that may respond to vagus nerve stimulation
- You can understand and follow verbal instructions in English (or a suitable language helper can be arranged)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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