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Trans-Auricular Stimulation for Postoperative Inflammation in Spine Surgery

NCT07218133 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 50

Last updated 2026-02-20

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Summary

This study is a randomized controlled trial that will evaluate the effect of non-invasive auricular vagal nerve stimulation on inflammatory markers, glycemic control, postoperative pain, and inflammation-related clinical outcomes after long-segment spinal fusion surgeries when compared to current accepted management.

Conditions

  • Spinal Fusion
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Postoperative Pain Management
  • Postoperative Care
  • Spine Disease
  • Neurologic Deficits
  • Neurological Disorder
  • Inflammation
  • Spine Condition
  • Spinal (Fusion) Surgery
  • Cytokine Levels
  • Spine Fusion

Interventions

DEVICE

Auricular vagus nerve stimulation

Transcutaneous auricular vagal nerve stimulation

DEVICE

Sham Auricular Vagus nerve Stimulation

Transcutaneous auricular vagal nerve stimulator applied without utilizing stimulating current.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Alexander T. Yahanda

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-10-08
Primary Completion
2026-05-31
Completion
2026-12-31
FDA Device
Yes

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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