Nerve stimulation and upper gut movement in healthy adults
This study tests whether a gentle nerve stimulation device (transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation) can change how your stomach and upper gut move. It's for healthy volunteers to understand normal gut function.
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Who can take part
- You are healthy (no medical problems like heart rhythm issues).
- You are between 18 and 55 years old.
- You can understand and speak Dutch.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not take any medications or drugs that affect your stomach or bowel movements.
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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