Status:

COMPLETED

Autonomic Neuromodulation by Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulation in Acute Ischaemic Stroke.

Lead Sponsor:

Queen Mary University of London

Conditions:

Ischemic Stroke

Thrombotic Stroke

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-95 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Autonomic modulation by transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation in acute ischaemic stroke requiring mechanical thrombectomy: a phase IIa, sham controlled randomised trial.

Detailed Description

Loss of autonomic variability is strongly associated with adverse outcomes after ischaemic stroke. Removing blood clots from the brain by mechanical thrombectomy has revolutionised the management of s...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Undergoing mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischaemic stroke requiring general or sedation.
  • Established hypertensive and/or hypertensive on admission for mechanical thrombectomy \[systolic BP \>140mmHg; diastolic BP \>80mmHg\]

Exclusion

  • Current participation in a clinical trial of a treatment with a similar biological mechanism.
  • Previous enrolment into VANS trial.
  • Anatomical or other contraindication to trans-cutaneous auricular sensory stimulation
  • Pregnancy.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 26 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 21 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

36 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05417009

Start Date

April 26 2023

End Date

July 21 2023

Last Update

July 14 2025

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William Harvey Research Institute, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, John Vane Science Centre, Charterhouse Square

London, United Kingdom, EC1M 6BQ