40
Participants
Start Date
January 5, 2026
Primary Completion Date
January 11, 2027
Study Completion Date
April 1, 2027
non-invasive cervical vagal nerve stimulation ncVNS
The ncVNS device is a rechargable, handheld device that generate a proprietary frequency-modulated electrical stimulus at low voltage (max 24V) with a max current output of 60mA. The signal consists of 1ms bursts of 5kHz sine waves repeated at 25Hz. Two stainless steel contact surfaces coated with conductive gel deliver the stimulus to the neck in the vicinity of the vagus nerve.
Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, IL, Hines
VA Office of Research and Development
FED