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NCT06927024 Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

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NCT ID NCT06927024
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor NYU Langone Health
Condition Chronic Kidney Diseases
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 30 participants
Start Date 2025-10-15
Primary Completion 2029-01-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Active taVNSSham taVNS

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 30 participants in total. It began in 2025-10-15 with a primary completion date of 2029-01-31.

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Brief Summary

30 patients will participate in a prospective randomized clinical trial to test the safety, tolerability and efficacy of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) for autonomic nervous system (ANS) dysfunction in the chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 3-5 setting.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals age ≥18 years * Diagnosis of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) stage 3-5 \[estimated glomerular filtration rate \≤60 mL/min/1.73m2\] * Receiving care at NYU Nephrology outpatient practice * Able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Primary ANS disorders (e.g., Parkinson's disease) * Arrhythmias * Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) or pacemaker (PPM) precluding assessment of HRV (e.g., chronic atrial fibrillation) * On maintenance dialysis (HD) * Epilepsy * Symptomatic bradycardia * Presence of an implantable defibrillators * Presence of a permanent pacemaker * Unable to consent * Incarcerated individuals * Pregnant individuals

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Qandeel Soomro, MD

✉ Qandeel.Soomro@nyulangone.org

📞 (212) 263-7300

Principal Investigator

Qandeel Soomro, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

NYU Langone Health

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06927024 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Chronic Kidney Diseases. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06927024 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06927024 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Qandeel.Soomro@nyulangone.org for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06927024 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at New York, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06927024 clinical trial?

NCT06927024 is sponsored by NYU Langone Health. The principal investigator is Qandeel Soomro, MD at NYU Langone Health. The trial plans to enroll 30 participants.

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