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Study NCT ID: NCT07274332
Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Last Update Posted: 2025-12-10
First Post: 2025-11-27
Is NOT Gene Therapy: False
Has Adverse Events: False

Brief Title: Frequency-Dependent Effects of Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Autonomic and Cardiovascular Parameters
Sponsor: SEFA HAKTAN HATIK
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Study Overview

Official Title: Acute Effects of Different Frequencies of Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on HRV, Blood Pressure, and Respiratory Rate: A Sham-Controlled, Randomized, Crossover Dose-Response Study
Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Status Verified Date: 2025-11
Last Known Status: None
Delayed Posting: No
If Stopped, Why?: Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access: False
If Expanded Access, NCT#: N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status: N/A
Acronym: AVNS-DRC
Brief Summary: This randomized, sham-controlled, crossover study investigates the acute autonomic effects of transcutaneous cervical vagus nerve stimulation (tcVNS) applied at five different frequencies (0 Hz/sham, 10 Hz, 25 Hz, 50 Hz, 100 Hz) in healthy adults. The primary objective is to determine how stimulation frequency modulates heart rate variability (HRV), blood pressure, and respiratory rate. The study aims to establish a frequency-specific dose-response model using validated physiological measurements.
Detailed Description: Transcutaneous cervical vagus nerve stimulation (tcVNS) is a non-invasive neuromodulation technique capable of activating afferent vagal pathways projecting to autonomic brainstem nuclei. Although previous studies demonstrate tcVNS-related modulation of autonomic functions, the frequency-response relationship remains insufficiently explored.

This crossover trial randomizes participants to receive five stimulation conditions (sham, 10 Hz, 25 Hz, 50 Hz, 100 Hz) in counterbalanced order. HRV (Polar H10), blood pressure (Omron), and respiratory rate (Kinovea-based thoracoabdominal video tracking) are collected pre- and post-stimulation. Washout between sessions is ≥48 hours.

The study provides one of the first systematic evaluations of frequency-dependent tcVNS effects in healthy adults.

Study Oversight

Has Oversight DMC: True
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?: False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?: False
Is an Unapproved Device?: None
Is a PPSD?: None
Is a US Export?: None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:

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IRB Number (Pending) REGISTRY Gümüşhane University Clinical Research Ethics Committee View