Noninvasive Vagal Nerve Stimulation and Cognitive Rehabilitation

Description

The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of using transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) to enhance cognitive recovery in patients with mild-moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Conditions

Traumatic Brain Injury

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of using transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) to enhance cognitive recovery in patients with mild-moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Enhancing Cognitive Rehabilitation After TBI Using Noninvasive Vagal Nerve Stimulation

Noninvasive Vagal Nerve Stimulation and Cognitive Rehabilitation

Condition
Traumatic Brain Injury
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Chicago

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60610

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study

    18 Years to 65 Years

    Sexes Eligible for Study

    ALL

    Accepts Healthy Volunteers

    No

    Collaborators and Investigators

    Shirley Ryan AbilityLab,

    Shira Cohen-Zimerman, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

    Study Record Dates

    2026-08