Vagal Auricular Stimulation for Motion Sickness
(VAMOS Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study aims to understand the mechanisms underlying nausea response in the brain stem, and the effect of vagal nerve stimulation on nausea.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults who experience motion sickness or chronic nausea. People with certain medical conditions, implanted electronic devices, or other factors that could interfere with nerve stimulation may not be able to participate.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- UROStim
Trial Overview
The study is testing a device called UROStim, which uses gentle electrical stimulation on the ear to activate the vagus nerve and see if it can reduce feelings of nausea caused by motion sickness.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
This group will receive sham stimulation during the motion sickness paradigm of the first MRI, and active stimulation during the motion sickness paradigm of the second MRI.
This group will receive active stimulation during the motion sickness paradigm of the first MRI, and sham stimulation during the motion sickness paradigm of the second MRI.
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Lead Sponsor
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Collaborator
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