Heart rate measurement on arm vs. chest during nerve stimulation
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of measuring heart rate variability (a sign of how well your nervous system is working) during a gentle nerve stimulation therapy. It looks for healthy volunteers to see if a simple arm measurement works as well as a chest measurement.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You can read and write in Turkish.
- You currently have no acute or chronic medical conditions (like infections, diabetes, or heart disease).
- You have never had a treatment that uses electrical or magnetic stimulation to change nerve activity (neuromodulation).
- You do not smoke or use tobacco, and you do not drink alcohol.
- You are not taking any vitamins, supplements, or herbal products.
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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