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Basic Information
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RECRUITING
NA
36 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2025-12-18
2026-04-30
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
CROSSOVER
BASIC_SCIENCE
TRIPLE
Study Groups
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taVNS
Bursts of 25Hz occuring for 3.4sec every 29.4sec for 40min.
taVNS
Two-headed ball-point electrode which is placed in the concha cymba.
Earlobe Stimulation
Bursts of 25Hz occuring for 3.4sec every 29.4sec for 40min.
Earlobe Stimulation
Circular urface adhering electrodes will be attached to either facet of the earlobe.
Sham
No stimulation.
Sham (No Treatment)
Circular surface adhesive electrodes will be placed on either facet of the earlobe. No current will pass through the electrodes.
Interventions
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taVNS
Two-headed ball-point electrode which is placed in the concha cymba.
Earlobe Stimulation
Circular urface adhering electrodes will be attached to either facet of the earlobe.
Sham (No Treatment)
Circular surface adhesive electrodes will be placed on either facet of the earlobe. No current will pass through the electrodes.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Speak and understand English
* 18-60 years old.
Exclusion Criteria
* Regular use of cannabis, opioids or other drugs
* Current or previous neurologic, musculoskeletal, mental, or other illnesses (e.g., brain or spinal cord injuries, degenerative neurological disorders, major depression, cardiovascular disease, chronic lung disease, etc.)
* Current regular (once or more a week) use of analgesic medication or other medication which may affect the trial (including paracetamol and NSAIDs)
* Recent history of acute pain particularly in the lower limbs
* Abnormally disrupted sleep in 24 hours preceding experiment
* Contraindications to electric stimulation application (history of epilepsy, metal implants in head or jaw, etc.)
* Lack of ability to cooperate
* Contraindications for capsaicin including an intolerance chili consumption and burns or wounds to the application site.
16 Years
60 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Aalborg University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Laura De Herde
Principle Investigator
Locations
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Center For Neuroplasticity and Pain
Aalborg, , Denmark
Countries
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Facility Contacts
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Other Identifiers
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N-20230022-5
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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