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Transdermal Vagal Stimulation for POTS
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University
Summary
Some patients experience high heart rates and symptoms of light-headedness, fatigue, headache during standing despite well maintained blood pressure. These patient are disabled and can't be in upright position for a longer time. The purpose of this study is to test whether electrical stimulation of a nerve through a skin of the ear may improve heart rate response and reduce disabling symptoms.
Official title: Transdermal Vagal Stimulation for the Treatment of Postural Tachycardia Syndrome
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
18
Start Date
2013-06
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2026-03-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Stimulation
Application of current to skin above auricular branch of vagal nerve to modulate heart rate and symptoms
Placebo
Application of low intensive current or frequency to skin above auricular branch of vagal nerve as sham intervention
Locations (1)
Autonomic Dysfunction Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, United States