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Trans-Auricular Stimulation for Postoperative Inflammation in Spine Surgery

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllAlexander T. Yahanda
NCT07218133 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This study is a randomized controlled trial that will evaluate the effect of non-invasive auricular vagal nerve stimulation on inflammatory markers, glycemic control, postoperative pain, and inflammation-related clinical outcomes after long-segment spinal fusion surgeries when compared to current accepted management.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Long-segment spinal fusions (defined as constructs spanning at least L2-pelvis for thoracolumbar fusions or C2-T2 for cervical fusions) * Ability to undergo a reliable neurologic examination and pain assessments Exclusion Criteria: * Patients \<18 years of age * Shorter-segment spinal fusions than those described above * Undergoing current active cancer therapy * Undergoing treatment with immunosuppressive drugs * Additional spinal surgery within past 6 months * Sustained bradycardia or presence of pacemaker * History of substance abuse
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What it tests

  • Auricular vagus nerve stimulation
  • Sham Auricular Vagus nerve Stimulation
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Where

1 site
Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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