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Electrical Stimulation for Paresis

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is thought to activate neural pathways that release chemicals which promote plasticity and learning. Previous work has shown that the auricular branch of the vagus nerve innervates landmarks on the external ear. Work from the PI's laboratory has shown that electrical current applied to the external ear modulates physiological indexes of brain states implicated in the therapeutic effects of VNS. The broad objective of this project is to better understand physiological mechanisms modulated by auricular stimulation to support possible therapeutic effects in the form of motor learning.

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Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

110 Participants Needed

This study will evaluate whether non-invasive auricular vagal nerve stimulation lowers inflammatory markers, and improves outcomes following intracerebral hemorrhage.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

80 Participants Needed

This study will evaluate whether non-invasive auricular vagal nerve stimulation lowers inflammatory markers, and improves outcomes following spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

50 Participants Needed

Why Other Patients Applied

I have dealt with voice and vocal fold issues related to paralysis for over 12 years. This problem has negatively impacted virtually every facet of my life. I am an otherwise healthy 48 year old married father of 3 living. My youngest daughter is 12 and has never heard my real voice. I am now having breathing issues related to the paralysis as well as trouble swallowing some liquids. In my research I have seen some recent trials focused on helping people like me.

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Paralysis PatientAge: 50

I was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer three months ago, metastatic to my liver, and I have been receiving and responding well to chemotherapy. My blood work revealed that my tumor markers have gone from 2600 in the beginning to 173 as of now, even with the delay in treatment, they are not going up. CT Scans reveal they have been shrinking as well. However, chemo is seriously deteriorating my body. I have 4 more treatments to go in this 12 treatment cycle. I am just interested in learning about my other options, if any are available to me.

ID
Pancreatic Cancer PatientAge: 40

I've tried several different SSRIs over the past 23 years with no luck. Some of these new treatments seem interesting... haven't tried anything like them before. I really hope that one could work.

ZS
Depression PatientAge: 51

My orthopedist recommended a half replacement of my right knee. I have had both hips replaced. Currently have arthritis in knee, shoulder, and thumb. I want to avoid surgery, and I'm open-minded about trying a trial before using surgery as a last resort.

HZ
Arthritis PatientAge: 78

I've been struggling with ADHD and anxiety since I was 9 years old. I'm currently 30. I really don't like how numb the medications make me feel. And especially now, that I've lost my grandma and my aunt 8 days apart, my anxiety has been even worse. So I'm trying to find something new.

FF
ADHD PatientAge: 31
In this blinded prospective randomized control trial the researchers will investigate the impact of cutaneous vagal nerve stimulation on surgical conditions in patients undergoing functional and ascorbic sinus surgery (FESS). The device is an externally placed vagal nerve stimulator. The device will be applied to participants after consent and induction of anesthesia. The study team will open the randomization envelope and if the participant is assigned to stimulation the device will be turned on. In the case that the participant is assigned to the control arm, the device will be set to sham. The device will remain on for 30 minutes and removed before entering the OR. Device will be reinserted in the recovery room for another 30 minutes.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

20 Participants Needed

This study will determine how noninvasive nerve stimulation affects human brain, stomach, and autonomic activity.
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Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Early Phase 1
Age:18 - 65

50 Participants Needed

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