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Trans-Auricular Stimulation for Postoperative Inflammation in Spine Surgery
Led by Alexander T. Yahanda · Updated on 2026-02-20
50
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
59 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study is a randomized controlled trial that will evaluate the effect of non-invasive auricular vagal nerve stimulation on inflammatory markers, glycemic control, postoperative pain, and inflammation-related clinical outcomes after long-segment spinal fusion surgeries when compared to current accepted management.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Trans-Auricular Stimulation for Postoperative Inflammation in Spine Surgery
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Undergoing long-segment spinal fusion surgery defined as constructs spanning at least L2-pelvis for thoracolumbar fusions or C2-T2 for cervical fusions
- Able to undergo reliable neurologic examination and pain assessments
You will not qualify if you...
- Younger than 18 years old
- Undergoing shorter-segment spinal fusions than defined
- Receiving active cancer therapy
- Using immunosuppressive drugs
- Had additional spinal surgery within the past 6 months
- Have sustained bradycardia or a pacemaker
- History of substance abuse
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, United States, 63110
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Research Team
A
Alexander T Yahanda, MD, MPHS
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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