Non-invasive Vagal Nerve Stimulation in Alcohol Use Disorder

PHASE1CompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

19

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

May 2, 2022

Primary Completion Date

May 1, 2024

Study Completion Date

May 1, 2024

Conditions
Alcohol Use Disorder
Interventions
DEVICE

Cervical transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (active comparator)

Active nVNS produces low-voltage electrical signal that generates sensations on the skin on upper anterior cervical area (overlying carotid artery) and that stimulates the vagus nerve.

DEVICE

Cervical transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (sham comparator)

Sham nVNS produces low-voltage electrical signal that generates sensations on the skin on upper anterior cervical area (overlying carotid artery) and that does not stimulate the vagus nerve.

Trial Locations (1)

92161-0002

VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA, San Diego

All Listed Sponsors
lead

VA Office of Research and Development

FED