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Vagal Nerve Stimulation for Traumatic Brain Injury and PTSD (VNS mTBI Trial)
VNS mTBI Trial Summary
This trial will study a new intervention for Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury and posttraumatic stress disorder.
VNS mTBI Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowVNS mTBI Trial Timeline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.VNS mTBI Trial Design
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- I am a veteran with mild traumatic brain injury and PTSD.You have had problems with drinking or using drugs in the past year.You have a brain MRI or CT that shows a physical problem in your brain.You are currently thinking about hurting yourself.You have ever been diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anorexia nervosa, or bulimia.I am currently taking medication for my nerves, pain, or anxiety.Your level of consciousness, as measured by the Glasgow Coma Scale, was low 30 minutes after an event.I am a veteran with mild traumatic brain injury and PTSD.You are pregnant.I am a veteran with mild traumatic brain injury and PTSD.I have a neurological condition that is not mild traumatic brain injury.You have been unconscious for more than 30 minutes.I have a serious illness affecting my heart, stomach, liver, kidneys, brain, or other organs.You have lost memory of the event for more than 24 hours.
- Group 1: sham
- Group 2: nVNS
Frequently Asked Questions
What potential hazards can arise from using non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation?
"Our team at Power has rated the safety of nVNS as a 3, due to it having received approval from phase 4 trials."
How many participants is the maximum capacity of this clinical research?
"Affirmative. Data from clinicaltrials.gov supports the active recruitment of patients for this medical trial, which was initially announced on February 25th 2021 and updated lastly on February 25th 2022. The goal is to recruit 100 participants at one location."
Who is eligible to enroll in this trial?
"This research is recruiting 100 individuals aged 18 to 55 with PTSD. Notably, veterans who have experienced mild traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder are encouraged to apply."
Are any individuals over 45 permitted to partake in this study?
"Eligibility for this trial restricts potential participants to those between 18 and 55. Notably, there are 95 studies available for minors under the age of 18 and 459 research projects targeting individuals above 65 years old."
Are new participants being admitted to this clinical assessment?
"Affirmative. Per information present on clinicaltrials.gov, this research project is presently accepting participants; it was first posted in February 2021 and recently revised in 2022 with the goal of recruiting 100 people from 1 centre."
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How responsive is this trial?
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Most responsive sites:
- Atlanta VA Medical and Rehab Center, Decatur, GA: < 48 hours
Average response time
- < 2 Days
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