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Compare the Effects of Different AVNS Parameters on Neck Pain, HRV, Balance in Collegiate Atheletes
Sponsor: University of Sharjah
Summary
This study looks at how auricular vagus nerve stimulation (AVNS) affects neck pain, heart rate variability, and balance in college athletes, additionally, if different settings of auricular vagus nerve stimulation (AVNS) affect neck pain, heart rate variability, and balance in college athletes. The participants will be split into two groups, each receiving AVNS with different settings. The study hypothesizes that vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) will reduce pain perception in college athletes. It is expected that auricular vagus nerve stimulation (AVNS) will decrease heart rate variability (HRV) in this population. Additionally, it is anticipated that college athletes undergoing AVNS will exhibit improved balance. The Investigators also believe that AVNS will decrease neck pain and enhance neck function. Finally, it is proposed that different AVNS parameters will have varying effects on pain intensity, HRV, and balance in collegiate athletes.
Official title: Comparing the Effects of Different Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (AVNS) Parameters on Neck Pain Intensity, Heart Rate Variability (HRV), and Balance in Collegiate Athletes: A Randomized Comparative Effectiveness Design
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 26 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
70
Start Date
2024-05-29
Completion Date
2024-07-08
Last Updated
2024-06-13
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Auricular vagus nerve stimulation
Auricular vagal nerve stimulation using TPN dual channel TENS will be used for the study.The device used to stimulate is a conventional TENS. The stimulation is by applying a clip electrode placed on the tragus of the left ear and a second electrode applied on the left upper trapezius of the participant which will then stimulate the vagus nerve.Auricular vagus nerve stimulation session will be applied for 15 minutes. Participant is seated and relaxed.After the first session ended; heart rate will be measured and recorded once again to see the effect of the VNS. Before the last AVNS session started; heart rate will be measured and recorded. The participants' vagus nerve is then stimulated for 15 minutes.
Locations (1)
University of Sharjah
Sharjah city, United Arab Emirates