Auricular Vagus Stimulation and Heart Rate Variability
NCT: NCT05680337 · COMPLETED
Brief Summary
Transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the auricular vagus nerve (TENS) is a promising method of neuromodulation of the autonomic nervous system in patients with various pathologies. The use of this method requires the determination of a reliable biomarker of successful activation of the vagus nerve using TENS. Currently, most studies focus on the assessment of heart rate variability (HRV) as a marker of the functioning of the autonomic nervous system. Despite the physiological justification of HRV as a biomarker for TENS, the data on the effects of TENS on HRV are ambiguous. In some studies, a significant decrease in the ratio of spectral characteristics (LF/HF) in active TENS was found in comparison with fictitious stimulation (sham), which indicated an increase in the parasympathetic component of HRV. However, other studies have not revealed an increase in HRV.
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What is Auricular Vagus Stimulation and Heart Rate Variability?
Auricular Vagus Stimulation and Heart Rate Variability is a clinical trial registered under NCT05680337. Current status: COMPLETED.
What is the status of NCT05680337?
The current status of NCT05680337 (Auricular Vagus Stimulation and Heart Rate Variability) is: COMPLETED.
When did Auricular Vagus Stimulation and Heart Rate Variability start?
Auricular Vagus Stimulation and Heart Rate Variability started on 2022-12-01.
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