Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (aVNS) in Chronic Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)

Description

The purpose of this research is to test if Auricular Vagal Nerve Stimulation (aVNS) is safe in persons with spinal cord injury (SCI).

Conditions

Spinal Cord Injuries

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Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this research is to test if Auricular Vagal Nerve Stimulation (aVNS) is safe in persons with spinal cord injury (SCI).

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Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (aVNS) in Chronic Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)

Condition
Spinal Cord Injuries
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Miami

University of Miami, Miami, Florida, United States, 33136

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.

For general information about clinical research, read Learn About Studies.

Eligibility Criteria

  • 1. Males and females
  • 2. Chronic (equal or greater to 1 year) motor-complete and incomplete SCI Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) of A or B at the C5-T10 levels
  • 1. Pregnant or breastfeeding
  • 2. Prisoner
  • 3. Failure to satisfy inclusion criteria
  • 4. Previous bariatric surgery
  • 5. Active implantable devices (such as pacemakers)
  • 6. Skin irritation or damage at the site (ear)

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Miami,

Mark S Nash, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Miami

Study Record Dates

2025-12-31