Status:

RECRUITING

ABVN Phase 2-Studying the Effect of Stimulation on the Auricular Branch of the Vagal Nerve

Lead Sponsor:

Indiana University

Conditions:

Gastroparesis

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-80 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to find out if we can gain access to the vagus nerve which is largely an internal nerve that controls stomach function. We hope to gain access to the internal vagus nerve ...

Detailed Description

Subjects will undergo transcutaneous stimulation of the auricular branch of the vagus nerve and also undergo blood draw before, after stimulation and later a third draw after a period of no stimulatio...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Criteria healthy volunteers
  • Healthy volunteers with no gastric symptoms or conditions (except due to COVID 19)
  • Aged 18-80 years
  • Willing to have electrodes placed in the external ear (ABVN arm)
  • Willing to perform vagal activity maneuver (Vagal arm)
  • Willing to have 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of blood drawn at 3 time points
  • Inclusion Criteria gastroparesis subjects
  • Gastroparesis subjects with a confirmed diagnosis of gastroparesis from a GI physician
  • Have a formal diagnosis of gastroparesis or are seeing the GI physician for symptoms related to gastroparesis
  • Aged 18-80 years
  • Willing to have electrodes placed in the external ear (ABVN arm)
  • Willing to perform vagal activity maneuver (Vagal arm)
  • Willing to have 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of blood drawn at 3 time points
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Unable to provide consent
  • Pregnant females
  • Prisoners

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    June 2 2020

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ESTIMATED

    End Date :

    December 1 2030

    Estimated Enrollment :

    120 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT06491758

    Start Date

    June 2 2020

    End Date

    December 1 2030

    Last Update

    February 11 2025

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    Indiana University

    Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46202