RECRUITING

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

Study Overview

This clinical trial focuses on testing the efficacy of different digital interventions to promote re-engagement in cancer-related long-term follow-up care for adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors of childhood cancer.

Description

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

Official Title

A Pilot Study of Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Cardiovascular Biomarkers and Glycemic Homeostasis in Persons With Chronic Spinal Cord Injuries

Quick Facts

Study Start:2025-01-31
Study Completion:2025-12-31
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06588608

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.

Ages Eligible for Study:18 Years to 65 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. 1. Males and females
  2. 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. 1. Pregnant or breastfeeding
  2. 2. Prisoner
  3. 3. Failure to satisfy inclusion criteria
  4. 4. Previous bariatric surgery
  5. 5. Active implantable devices (such as pacemakers)
  6. 6. Skin irritation or damage at the site (ear)

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Patricia Graham, MS, CCRC
CONTACT
3052435110
pgraham1@med.miami.edu
Mark S Nash, PhD
CONTACT
3052433628
mnash@med.miami.edu

Principal Investigator

Mark S Nash, PhD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Miami

Study Locations (Sites)

University of Miami
Miami, Florida, 33136
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: University of Miami

  • Mark S Nash, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Miami

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2025-01-31
Study Completion Date2025-12-31

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2025-01-31
Study Completion Date2025-12-31

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Spinal Cord Injuries