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Near-InfraRed Spectroscopy of Auricular Stimulation

NCT06825364 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 80

Last updated 2026-02-18

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Summary

This is a single-visit non-invasive study of healthy volunteer subjects. Brain activity will be measured with infra-red light sensors attached to a cap worn on the head, while both ears are gently stimulated with plastic filaments.

Conditions

  • Healthy Male and Female Subjects
  • Healthy Volunteer Study

Interventions

OTHER

auricular stimulation

Different points on both ears will be repeatedly stimulated with a plastic filament. This will be felt, but not be painful and should not result in lasting irritation.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Pittsburgh

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Keith Vogt, MD, PhD · University of Pittsburgh

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-08-12
Primary Completion
2028-02-01
Completion
2028-02-01

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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