Could a simple nerve zap help veterans sleep better?

NCT ID NCT04021537

Summary

This study is testing whether gentle electrical stimulation of nerves in the ear or neck can improve sleep quality for veterans with PTSD. Researchers are comparing two different stimulation locations to see which might help people fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. The study involves 87 veterans who have PTSD with or without a history of mild brain injury.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System, Gainesville, FL

    Gainesville, Florida, 32608-1135, United States

Conditions

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