Nerve activity study aims to unlock stomach disorder secrets
NCT ID NCT03896126
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This observational study measured vagal nerve activity after eating in 43 people with gastroparesis (a stomach disorder) and healthy volunteers. The goal was to establish normal and abnormal nerve function patterns. The study used an FDA-approved device to track heart-based nerve signals. Results may help design future treatments using nerve stimulation.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help define what normal and abnormal vagal tone looks like, potentially guiding future vagal nerve stimulation treatments for gastroparesis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early observational study that was terminated, so results may be limited. It does not test any treatment directly, and findings may not lead to a therapy.
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Stanford University Medical Center
Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States