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Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Myelopathy
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine
Summary
The objective of this study is to generate preliminary data to establish the feasibility and effectiveness of transauricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) to improve post-operative outcomes of moderate to severe degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM)
Official title: Vagus Nerve Stimulation to Improve Post-operative Outcomes of Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
36
Start Date
2026-04-14
Completion Date
2028-05
Last Updated
2026-06-22
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS)
Vagus nerve stimulation - clip is attached to ear
Sham Stimulation
Clip will be attached to the ear, but no stimulation will be given.
Locations (1)
Washington University
St Louis, Missouri, United States