Vagus nerve stimulation and stomach function study
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) affects how your stomach works, like emptying and stretching. It may help researchers understand the digestive side effects of VNS in people who already have a VNS device for epilepsy or depression.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You have a Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) device already implanted for drug-resistant epilepsy or treatment-resistant depression.
- You have completed the REVEAL study and your VNS settings are stable.
- You are generally healthy aside from epilepsy or depression.
- You can attend regular clinic visits and phone appointments.
- You are willing to use birth control if you could become pregnant.
- You have active health insurance that covers routine care.
- You are able to eat eggs (the test meal includes eggs).
- You weigh 350 pounds (159 kg) or less.
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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