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Objective to explore the effect of transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) on the changes of EEG and cognitive task function in healthy people

Objective to explore the effect of transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) on the changes of EEG and cognitive task function in healthy people

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2300078459
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2023-12-08
Start date
2023-12-03
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-01-06

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

25Hz Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation Group (taVNS Group):30 minutes of 25Hz transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation
5Hz Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation Group (taVNS Group):30 minutes of 5Hz transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation
Sham Stimulation Group (Sham Group):The subjects wear an ear vagus nerve stimulator, but it was not turned on.

Sponsors

Xuzhou Central Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
22 Years to 30 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Master's students at Xuzhou Medical University, aged 22 to 30 years (inclusive)..

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Those with serious cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease, hypertension, and arrhythmia; 2. Ear infections, injuries, or a history of surgery in the ear; 3. Individuals who have previously undergone vagus nerve stimulation or similar therapies through the ear; 4. Individuals with a history of alcohol abuse or substance dependence; 5. History of neurological or psychiatric disorders; 6. Severe visual, hearing, or language impairments; 7. History of significant physical or psychological trauma; 8. Refusal to participate in clinical research.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
3-back Reaction Time (RT) and Accuracy (ACC);EEG waveform;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Blood pressure;Heart rate;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactZhu Yangzi

Xuzhou Central Hospital

zhuyz@188.com+86 181 6877 9150

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026