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Trans-Auricular Stimulation for Postoperative Inflammation in Spine Surgery
Sponsor: Alexander T. Yahanda
Summary
This study is a randomized controlled trial that will evaluate the effect of non-invasive auricular vagal nerve stimulation on inflammatory markers, glycemic control, postoperative pain, and inflammation-related clinical outcomes after long-segment spinal fusion surgeries when compared to current accepted management.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2025-10-08
Completion Date
2026-12
Last Updated
2026-02-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Auricular vagus nerve stimulation
Transcutaneous auricular vagal nerve stimulation
Sham Auricular Vagus nerve Stimulation
Transcutaneous auricular vagal nerve stimulator applied without utilizing stimulating current.
Locations (1)
Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, United States