Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Teen Burn Recovery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Mental health, Pain, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests a non-invasive device placed on the ear that stimulates the vagus nerve (a major nerve that affects stress and healing) to help adolescents recovering from burns feel less anxious, sleep better, and experience less pain and itching. The device is worn on the outside of the ear and may help your body heal.
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Who can take part
- Be between 12 and 18 years old
- Have a burn injury that happened 1 to 12 months ago (past the immediate emergency phase)
- Have second- or third-degree burns covering 5–30% of your body surface
- Experience at least one of these: anxiety, sleep problems, pain, or itching from the burn
- Have no serious ear skin problems (infection, open wounds, or scar tissue) that would prevent wearing the device
- Be able to read and understand Turkish, with a parent or guardian able to consent
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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