Mapping Auricular Vagus Nerve Circuitry

Description

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

Conditions

Healthy

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

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

Auricular Vagal Nerve Stimulation for Gastric and Brain Outcomes

Mapping Auricular Vagus Nerve Circuitry

Condition
Healthy
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Boston

Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Adults 18-65
  • * Functional dyspepsia
  • * Any condition contraindicating an fMRI brain scan

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Massachusetts General Hospital,

Vitaly Napadow, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Harvard University

Study Record Dates

2028-06-30