Non-invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Sleep in Healthy Volunteers. (NCT06928441)
Non-invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Sleep in Healthy Volunteers: a Randomized Trial.
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Participants will be chosen at random to receive a 30-minute stimulation of a specialized nerve (called a vagus nerve). The aim of this study is to determine whether a battery-operated portable device (current adjustable) attached to the outer ears (tragus) makes one more likely to improve on their sleep and quality of daily life. Participants will visit the lab on 2 occasions (one with a stimulating device and one without), 3 weeks apart for detailed instruction on setting up the ear stimulation and sleep kit in their home. Researchers will compare the sleep results from a PSG sleep device from the 2 sessions to determine the effect, if any on sleep.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Unviersity of Calgary — Calgary, Alberta
Age range: 18 Years to 50 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "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)
- Unviersity of Calgary — Calgary, Alberta
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (403) 220-8372
Email: poulin@ucalgary.ca
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.