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NCT04437498 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Vagal Nerve Stimulation in mTBI
A NA study of PTSD and mTBI, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 100
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT04437498 is a NA study of PTSD and mTBI that is actively recruiting participants, run by VA Office of Research and Development. The registered enrollment target is 100 participants, below the 301-participant average among 154 other PTSD trials with a reported enrollment target (67% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT04437498, a NA study of PTSD and mTBI, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 100 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are important conditions for the Veterans Administration (VA) that frequently occur together in combat Veterans from the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. In many Veterans these become chronic, raising the risk the burden of neurotrauma can worsen over time. This study will examine a new intervention called non-invasive Vagal Nerve Stimulation (nVNS) and its effects on memory and symptoms of PTSD and mTBI as well as brain and physiology in Veterans with mTBI and PTSD.
Interventions
- DEVICE sham stimulation
- DEVICE nVNS
Study Locations (1)
Georgia
- Atlanta VA Medical and Rehab Center, Decatur, GA - Decatur
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 100 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-02-25 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-07-09 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04437498
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04437498 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 100 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 301-participant average among 154 other PTSD trials with a reported enrollment target (67% lower). The listed sponsor is VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,668 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 2 conditions, with PTSD appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which sham stimulation is the first listed.
NCT04437498 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Georgia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04437498 about?
NCT04437498 is a clinical study titled "Vagal Nerve Stimulation in mTBI". Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are important conditions for the Veterans Administration (VA) that frequently occur together in combat Veterans from the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. In many Veterans these become chronic, raising the risk the burden o...
What is the current status of trial NCT04437498?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 100 participants. The study started on 2021-02-25. Estimated completion is 2026-07-09.
What conditions does trial NCT04437498 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: PTSD, mTBI.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04437498?
The interventions under investigation include: sham stimulation (DEVICE), nVNS (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04437498?
This trial is sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,668 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04437498 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Georgia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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