Bakulev Scientific Center Of Cardiovascular Surgery
Clinical trials sponsored by Bakulev Scientific Center Of Cardiovascular Surgery, explained in plain language.
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Ear zaps during heart attack may shield the heart from damage
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether gentle electrical stimulation of the ear (specifically the vagus nerve area) during emergency heart attack treatment can reduce heart muscle damage and improve recovery. Researchers are enrolling 110 adults having their first major heart attack who…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bakulev Scientific Center of Cardiovascular Surgery • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ear zap may turbocharge athlete recovery
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve through the ear (tVNS) can help athletes recover more quickly after intense training. About 121 professional athletes in sports like swimming, athletics, and gymnastics will use the device daily for 60 mi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bakulev Scientific Center of Cardiovascular Surgery • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ear zaps may reveal how well your vagus nerve works
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tests whether a mild electrical pulse delivered to the ear (transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation) can reliably alter heart rate variability, a measure of nervous system balance. Researchers will compare active stimulation to a sham (fake) stimulation in 140 healthy a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bakulev Scientific Center of Cardiovascular Surgery • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC