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

Last updated: January 9, 2026
Sponsor: University of Miami
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Spinal Cord Injuries

Treatment

sham aVNS

auricular nerve stimulation (aVNS)

Clinical Study ID

NCT06588608
20240490
  • Ages 18-65
  • All Genders

Study Summary

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

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Males and females

  2. Chronic (equal or greater to 1 year) motor-complete and incomplete SCI AbbreviatedInjury Scale (AIS) of A or B at the C5-T10 levels

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Pregnant or breastfeeding

  2. Prisoner

  3. Failure to satisfy inclusion criteria

  4. Previous bariatric surgery

  5. Active implantable devices (such as pacemakers)

  6. Skin irritation or damage at the site (ear)

Study Design

Total Participants: 16
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: sham aVNS
Phase:
Study Start date:
February 04, 2025
Estimated Completion Date:
December 31, 2026

Connect with a study center

  • University of Miami

    Miami, Florida 33136
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • University of Miami

    Miami 4164138, Florida 4155751 33136
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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