Recording nerve signals from the vagus nerve in awake humans
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to listen to the vagus nerve in awake people. It may help understand how the nerve controls body functions like heart rate and digestion.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 40 years old.
- You need to speak English.
- You need to have Medicare or similar health insurance from a partner country.
- You cannot be pregnant.
- If you smoke, you must be willing to skip smoking on the day of the experiment.
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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