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Study Summary
This trial will study if an ear stimulation called taVNS can help improve mental health symptoms of inpatients at the Institute of Psychiatry. Participants receive up to 9 daily treatments, lasting up to 30 mins each, with 30 min breaks in between. Questionnaires are taken before, during, and after.
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- I am unable to participate in the consent process due to my condition.My primary diagnosis is depression.I have had a serious head injury or concussion in the past.I am currently experiencing a severe flare-up of my lung condition or symptoms from COVID.I have a history of psychosis or mania, or I am currently experiencing these conditions.I have had recent pain in my face or ear, or an injury to my ear.I have metal implants in my head, heart, or neck.I have had a heart attack or an irregular heartbeat.I have a history of seizures or take medications that can lower my seizure threshold.I can make my own medical decisions and sign consent forms.I often have severe headaches.I have had brain surgery in the past.I am 18 years old or older.I have stomach issues due to my diabetes.
- Group 1: transcutaneous auricular neurostimulation (low dose)
- Group 2: transcutaneous auricular neurostimulation (high dose)
- 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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"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov contains evidence that this medical study, which was first published on December 1st 2022, is actively recruiting participants. The goal is to enroll 10 individuals from a single clinical site."
Is this clinical experiment currently enrolling participants?
"Affirmative. Information found on clinicaltrials.gov states that this research is in the process of recruiting patients, which began after its first posting on December 1st 2022 and was last updated March 28th 2023. The trial requires 10 individuals from a single location to participate."
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