RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07369908

The Effects of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) on Anxiety Responses and Emotional Regulation

The Modulatory Effects of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) on Anxiety Responses and Emotional Regulation


Sponsor

University of Electronic Science and Technology of China

Enrollment

140 participants

Start Date

Oct 9, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The main aim of this study is to investigate whether transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) can reduce anxiety and have an effect on emotional regulations


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 30 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether stimulating a nerve in the ear (called transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation, or taVNS) can reduce anxiety and help people manage their emotions better. **You may be eligible if...** - You are a healthy adult with no history of mental health or neurological conditions - You are not currently taking any long-term medications **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have had a head injury - You have a medical or psychiatric illness - You take medication on an ongoing basis - You have metal implants in your body Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DEVICEtaVNS on tragus of subjects with high trait anxiety

15 minutes taVNS on tragus

DEVICEtaVNS on earlobe of subjects with high trait anxiety

15 minutes taVNS on earlobe

DEVICEtaVNS on tragus of subjects with no high trait anxiety

15 minutes taVNS on tragus

DEVICEtaVNS on earlobe of subjects with no high trait anxiety

15 minutes taVNS on earlobe


Locations(1)

University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC)

Chengdu, Sichuan, China

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