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A Study on Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Perioperative Period of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

A Study on Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Perioperative Period of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT06784583
Enrollment
480
Registered
2025-01-20
Start date
2023-09-12
Completion date
2025-03-31
Last updated
2025-12-03

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Conditions

Coronary Artery Disease, Hypertension

Keywords

percutaneous coronary intervention, Vagus Nerve Stimulation, perioperative blood pressure

Brief summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to study the effect of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation on perioperative blood pressure. The main question it aims to answer is: •Wether the transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation have advantages in perioperative blood pressure elevation. Participants will sign an informed consent form, collaborate with data collection, and are randomly divided into two groups(1:1) to accept the intervention measures from corresponding groups. Researchers will record the perioperative blood pressure and compare intervention group with sham group to see if there is any difference in perioperative blood pressure.

Detailed description

Sharp variations in blood pressure are more common in patients with hypertension. In non-cardiac procedures, up to 25% of patients will experience perioperative hypertension, which raises the risk of bleeding, cerebrovascular accidents, and cardiovascular events. Significant contributing factors include excessive sympathetic nerve activation, intraoperative and postoperative discomfort, and patient anxiety prior to surgery. The primary cause of perioperative hypertension is the malfunction of arterial dilatation and contraction brought on by renin-angiotensin system activation, which offers fresh approaches to perioperative blood pressure management. Numerous research conducted in recent years have demonstrated that auricular stimulation of the vagus nerve can also have a number of effects on different parts of the brain, resulting in the regulation of the autonomic nerve balance in the heart. In healthy people, transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation can lower cardiovascular sympathetic nerve excitability and control the sensitivity of baroreceptor reflexes, both of which are crucial for blood pressure regulation.

Interventions

DEVICEtranscutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation

1. Prior to execution: Remove jewelry (such as earrings) that may interfere with the electrode placement; attach the electrodes to the tragus of the left ear; feed the wires over the right shoulder from the back of the neck, and then turn on the device. 2. Initiate stimulation: Establish the following parameters: 200 μs pulse width, 30 Hz frequency, 0-36 mA current intensity (modify to the most appropriate stimulation intensity based on the patient's pain perception), and one-hour timing. Next, begin the stimulation. 3. Stimulation end: After an hour, the device will be automatically switched off. And the procedure is finished.

1. Prior to execution: Remove jewelry (such as earrings) that may interfere with the electrode placement; attach the electrodes to the tragus of the left ear; feed the wires over the right shoulder from the back of the neck, and then turn on the device. 2. Initiate stimulation: Establish the following parameters: 200 μs pulse width, 30 Hz frequency, 0-36 mA current intensity (modify to the most appropriate stimulation intensity based on the patient's pain perception). Next, turn off the stimulation,and one-hour timing. 3. Stimulation end: After an hour, the device will be removed and the procedure is finished.

Sponsors

Guozhe Sun
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Ages between 18 and 70 years old, regardless of gender * Patients with indications for coronary artery stent implantation * hypertension history * Voluntarily participate and sign an informed consent form

Exclusion criteria

* Patients with acute myocardial infarction * Patients with heart failure of NYHA class III - IV * Patients with atrial fibrillation (indicated by definite medical history or electrocardiogram on admission) * Patients with a medical history of hyperthyroidism * Patients with subclavian artery occlusion (indicated by definite medical history or a difference in systolic blood pressure of more than 20 mmHg between the two upper limbs) * With an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of less than 60 ml/min/1.73m² on admission * Patients with infections and fever * Patients who are unable to cooperate due to mental and psychological disorders (such as mania, depression) * Patients with tinnitus and vertigo * Pregnant women or patients who are attempting to get pregnant * Patients participating in clinical trials of other drugs or medical devices * Patients deemed unsuitable by the researchers to participate in this clinical trial

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Blood pressure in the catheterization laboratory.Before PCI in the catheterization laboratorycomparation of systolic blood pressures, diastolic blood pressure and pulse between two groups in the catheterization laboratory.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Incidence of perioperative hypertensive crisis24 hours before operation.Mean preoperative systolic blood pressure in the catheterization laboratory of ≥180 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure of ≥110 mmHg and/or temporary pharmacologic intervention for significantly elevated blood pressure 24 hours before operation.
Preoperative blood pressure differencepreoperative and the previous day's 6 o'clockThe difference between the preoperative and the previous day's 6 o'clock blood pressure in the catheterization laboratory
Preoperative blood pressure control rate in the catheterization laboratory.Operation day (before procedure)Mean preoperative blood pressure \<140/90 mmHg in the catheterization laboratory was recorded as achieved;
Difference in anxiety statusOperation day ( before procedure)The anxiety status of subjects in the catheterization laboratory was evaluated using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). This scale ranges from 0 to 10 points (with the minimum score of 0 and the maximum score of 10), and higher scores indicate a higher level of anxiety.
Safety evaluationPerioperative periodProcedure-related adverse events and device-related adverse events; the former included Major Adverse Cardiac Events (MACE) (all-cause mortality, myocardial infarction, target vessel revascularization, and stroke) and intraoperative antihypertensive medication interventions; device-related adverse events included irritation site itching and tingling, and vagal reflex.

Countries

China

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026