RECRUITING

Near-InfraRed Spectroscopy of Auricular Stimulation

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Healthy Male and Female Subjects Healthy Volunteer Study auricular stimulation functional near infrared spectroscopy

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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

This is a single-visit non-invasive study of healthy volunteer subjects. Brain activity will be measured with infra-red light sensors attached to a cap worn on the head, while both ears are gently stimulated with plastic filaments.

Official Title

Neural Responses to Tactile Auricular Stimulation Measured by Functional Near-infrared Spectroscopy in Pain-free Volunteers

Quick Facts

Study Start:2025-08-30

Study Completion:2028-03-30

Study Type:Not specified

Phase:Not Applicable

Enrollment:Not specified

Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06825364

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

Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:Yes

Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT

Inclusion Criteria	Exclusion Criteria
Age 18 years or older Willing and able to provide informed consent Able to understand and follow study procedures Stable medical condition	1. frequent or chronic pain requiring the use of pain-relieving medications more than twice per week, on average, in the last 3 months, 2. history or symptoms of neuropathy, 3. active lesions or skin disruptions to either ear, 4. recent (\< 3 mo) illicit drug use, 5. history of substance misuse/abuse, 6. current or recent (\<1 month) opioid or marijuana use, and 7. current regular use of psychoactive prescription medications

Inclusion Criteria

Exclusion Criteria

Age 18 years or older
Willing and able to provide informed consent
Able to understand and follow study procedures
Stable medical condition

1. frequent or chronic pain requiring the use of pain-relieving medications more than twice per week, on average, in the last 3 months,
2. history or symptoms of neuropathy,
3. active lesions or skin disruptions to either ear,
4. recent (\< 3 mo) illicit drug use,
5. history of substance misuse/abuse,
6. current or recent (\<1 month) opioid or marijuana use, and
7. current regular use of psychoactive prescription medications

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Carly Riedmann, MPH

CONTACT

412-623-4147

riedmannca@upmc.edu

Amy Monroe, MPH, MBA

CONTACT

412-623-6382

monroeal@upmc.edu

Principal Investigator

Keith Vogt, MD, PhD

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Pittsburgh

Study Locations (Sites)

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213

United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh

Keith Vogt, MD, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Pittsburgh

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 Date2025-08-30

Study Completion Date2028-03-30

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2025-08-30

Study Completion Date2028-03-30

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

auricular stimulation
functional near infrared spectroscopy

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Healthy Male and Female Subjects
Healthy Volunteer Study