RecruitingChronic Incomplete Cervical Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Safety and Feasibility of Paired Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) With Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
Eligible age
18+ yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and feasibility of transcutaneous auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) paired with upper-limb rehabilitation in adults with tetraplegia caused by cervical spinal cord injury.
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
You may qualify if…
- ✓ diagnosis of traumatic incomplete (AIS B-D) cervical spinal cord injury (C8 and above)
- ✓ at least 12 months post-traumatic SCI but less than 10 years post-SCI
- ✓ demonstrate some residual movement in the upper limb (e.g., able to perform pinch movement with thumb and index finger sufficient to grip small objects such as marble)
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ non-traumatic SCI
- ✕ recent ear trauma and skin lesions at the site of stimulation, such as sunburn, cuts, and open sores,
- ✕ facial or ear pain,
- ✕ allergic reaction to adhesives and electrodes,
- ✕ any current or past history of cardiovascular disorders,
- ✕ intracranial metal implants, pacemakers,
- ✕ concomitant clinically significant brain injury,
- ✕ receiving medication that may significantly interfere with the actions of VNS on neurotransmitter systems at study entry
Where it's recruiting
Texas
Houston
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT06543277 · last updated 2025-09-19