Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Rosacea

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Overseen ByLiset Chacin
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

A single arm, pilot study among individuals with rosacea and at least moderate flushing or rednesss will be enrolled in a 4-week trial of taVNS. The particicpants will be followed for an additional 4-weeks following the intervention period to evaluate the durability of the results

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for adults diagnosed with rosacea who have at least moderate redness or flushing. Participants must be willing to stick to their current rosacea treatment plan and not start any new treatments, including laser therapy, during the study.

Inclusion Criteria

I am 18 years old or older.
I have been diagnosed with rosacea by a dermatologist.
My skin redness is moderate to severe, as assessed by my doctor.
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Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants undergo a 4-week trial of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) for rosacea

4 weeks

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment to evaluate the durability of the results

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Transaricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS)

Trial Overview

The study tests a device called transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) over 4 weeks in people with rosacea. All participants receive the same treatment and are monitored for another 4 weeks after finishing.

How Is the Trial Designed?

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Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: RosaceaExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Lead Sponsor

Trials
1,694
Recruited
14,790,000+