Nerve stimulation for chronic kidney disease
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests if a gentle electrical stimulation on the ear (taVNS) can help people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) by improving kidney function or reducing symptoms. It is a non-invasive, device-based treatment given at NYU Langone Health.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You have chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 3, 4, or 5, with a low kidney function (eGFR ≤ 60).
- You are being treated at an NYU Nephrology outpatient clinic.
- You do not have certain heart conditions (like arrhythmias or a pacemaker).
- You do not have epilepsy, a defibrillator implant, or are on dialysis.
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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