RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT03170440

Non-invasive Nerve Stimulation for PTSD and Sleep

Non-invasive Vagal Nerve Stimulation and Sleep


Sponsor

University of Florida

Enrollment

221 participants

Start Date

Nov 1, 2017

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

In this study, our objective is to determine the effect of two different nerve stimulation types in changing sleep architecture.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 55 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether a non-invasive nerve stimulation device (applied to the skin, no needles or surgery) can help veterans who suffer from PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and sleep problems, including those who also experienced a mild traumatic brain injury. **You may be eligible if...** - You are a veteran with a history of PTSD - You may also have a history of mild traumatic brain injury (such as a concussion) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a serious psychiatric illness unrelated to PTSD or brain injury - You have other significant medical conditions that affect your thinking or cognition - You currently misuse prescription or illegal drugs - You require continuous oxygen for a breathing disorder Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DEVICETranscutaneous nerve stimulation location 1

Non-invasive stimulation by transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation device in test location


Locations(3)

UF Health Jacksonville

Gainesville, Florida, United States

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida, United States

UF Health Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

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