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The effect of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation on postoperative pain in Parkinson's disease patients undergoing deep brain stimulation

The effect of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation on postoperative pain in Parkinson's disease patients undergoing deep brain stimulation

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2500105322
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-07-02
Start date
2025-07-10
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-07-07

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

Conditions

Parkinson's disease

Interventions

Group taVNS:Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation
Sham stimulation group:N/A

Sponsors

The First Affiliated Hospital of University of science and technology of China
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
64 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Parkinson's disease patients undergoing elective DBS 2.Meets the diagnostic criteria for Parkinson's disease in China released in 2016 3. Age >=64 years old, gender not limited 4. Voluntarily participate in this experiment and sign the informed consent form 5. ASA classification: II-III level 6. Body mass index: 18.5-23.9kg/m^2

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Contraindication for taVNS: Installation of pacemakers, cochlear implants, or simultaneous use of other electrical stimulation therapies; 2.There is infection or skin damage in the stimulated area of the skin; 3.Presence of intracranial vascular lesions or space occupying lesions; 4.Patients with severe primary diseases of the heart, brain, liver, kidney, and hematopoietic system, as well as acute diseases, infectious diseases, and malignant tumors; 5.Patients with severe cognitive and mental disorders, hearing impairments, and other conditions that prevent them from cooperating; 6.Parkinson's superposition syndrome, multiple system atrophy; 7. Patients who refuse this study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Postoperative pain score;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Wake up duration;Salivary cortisol;Alpha amylase in saliva;Clock drawing test score;Agitation score during awakening period(RASS system rating);

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactKang Fang

Southern District of the First Affiliated Hospital of University of science and technology of China

Kangfang199771@163.com+86 181 5512 7799

Outcome results

None listed

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