Clinical Research Directory
Browse clinical research sites, groups, and studies.
Use of tAN® in Alcohol Withdrawal Management
Sponsor: Erin Deneke
Summary
This research study is being conducted to learn if Transcutaneous Auricular Neurostimulation (tAN®) may be effective in treating alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Transcutaneous Auricular Neurostimulation (tAN®) works by delivering small electrical stimulations to the Vagus and Trigeminal nerves. This study will be conducted over the course of five days. Participants will be enrolled within 24 hours of entering treatment for alcohol withdrawal management. A total of 60 individuals will be enrolled and randomly assigned to either active (treatment with the device + treatment as usual) or sham (treatment as usual) group. Data will be collected on alcohol craving, use of comfort medications, sleep, and mood.
Official title: The Use of Non-invasive Transcutaneous Auricular Neurostimulation (tAN®) in Alcohol Withdrawal Management
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2025-04-21
Completion Date
2027-07-01
Last Updated
2025-04-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Transcutaneous Auricular Neurostimulation (tAN)
Transcutaneous Auricular stimulation will be delivered using the Spark Biomedical Sparrow Link pulse generator with Sparrow Ascent earpieces. The Sparrow Link generator is based on FDA-cleared predicate Sparrow Ascent.
Locations (1)
Caron Treatment Centers
Wernersville, Pennsylvania, United States