Nerve stimulation for insomnia in childhood leukemia survivors
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Immune system & allergy, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a small, wearable device that gently stimulates a nerve in your ear (called the vagus nerve) to help with insomnia. It's designed for adult survivors of childhood leukemia who still have trouble sleeping.
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Who can take part
- You are a survivor of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and are between 20 and 50 years old.
- You have moderate to severe insomnia (a score of 8 or higher on the Insomnia Severity Index).
- You have a smartphone and home Wi-Fi.
- You do not have any implanted electrical devices (like a pacemaker) and are not taking certain seizure or attention medications.
- You are not pregnant and have no history of serious heart, nerve, or fainting conditions.
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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