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active auricular tVNS for Healthy Subjects
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This trial will study how well vagus nerve stimulation works in people with Alzheimer's disease.
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- You must be right-handed.You have any problems related to your brain or mental health.You have any type of pain condition.You are right-handed.You have a medical condition that prevents you from undergoing an fMRI brain scan.
- Group 1: auricular tVNS
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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Is this research endeavor open to new participants?
"Affirmative, according to the clinicaltrials.gov listing this research is still accepting applicants. The trial was initially advertised on February 1st 2017 and most recently updated April 6th 2022, with 60 participants slated for one site."
Who meets the criteria for participation in this medical experiment?
"To meet the inclusion criteria and be accepted, prospective patients must have healthy subjects (hs) and occupy an age range between 18-60 years old. This study is looking to recruit around 60 participants."
Is this research initiative open to elderly participants?
"This clinical trial has set the lower limit of participant age at 18 and the upper limit at 60."
What outcomes is the team attempting to uncover through this trial?
"This medical study, which will be conducted over a 1-hour period, aims to evaluate gastric activity through Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Secondary objectives include Respiration rate in Beats Per Minute (bpm), Skin Conductance Levels (SCL) evaluated in Volts per Second and Electrogastrography (EGG) for the assessment of slow wave myoelectrical power/peak frequency."
How many individuals are enrolled in this experiment?
"Affirmative, the details hosted on clinicaltrials.gov point to this trial's active recruitment status. Originally posted in February 2017 and recently updated in April 2022, 60 patients are being sought from a single medical centre for participation."
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