tVNS During Motor Training in Older Adults (NCT06323954)
Pairing tVNS With Motor Skill Training in Older Adults
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this study is to learn about the effect of applying transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) during motor training on motor learning in older adults. The main question it aims to answer is whether applying tVNS after successful motor trials (post-success tVNS) will facilitate the rate of motor learning. Participants will be randomly assigned to tVNS or sham group and receive tVNS or sham, respectively, at the outer ear during finger control training sessions. Finger control performance will be tested before and after the training sessions without outer ear stimulation.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Human Neuromuscular Physiology Lab — Atlanta, Georgia
Age range: 65 Years to 84 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- tVNS stimulation (PROCEDURE)
- Sham stimulation (PROCEDURE)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Human Neuromuscular Physiology Lab — Atlanta, Georgia
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (404) 894-1030
Email: shinohara@gatech.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.