Electrical Impedance Tomography & Selective Stimulation of Vagus Nerve

Launched by UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, LONDON · Dec 15, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new way to help treat conditions like epilepsy and other diseases related to the vagus nerve, which is a major nerve that connects the brain to many organs in the body. Researchers want to understand how this nerve works and how they can safely stimulate it using electrical methods. They will use a special imaging technique called Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT) to create detailed images of the vagus nerve and see how it interacts with different organs like the heart and lungs. The goal is to find a targeted way to stimulate the vagus nerve, which could lead to better treatments with fewer side effects.

To participate in the trial, you need to be over 18 years old and have a medical condition that could benefit from vagus nerve stimulation. If you decide to join, you will take part in a procedure where researchers will use a non-invasive device to stimulate your vagus nerve and capture images to better understand its function. It’s important to note that this study may not be suitable for everyone, especially if you cannot communicate in English or understand the information being provided. This trial is currently recruiting participants, so if you’re interested, you can discuss it with your healthcare provider.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age over 18
• • Written informed consent by patient or proxy
• • Clinical diagnosis of disorder affected directly or indirectly or will possibly respond to vagus nerve stimulation
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Aged 17 and below
• • Unfortunately, it is unlikely that interpreters of all languages will be available in the unit so persons who cannot understand verbal explanation in English and for whom we could not find a suitable consultee would have to be excluded from the study.