Zapping a nerve to hear in a crowd: new hope for brain injury patients?

NCT ID NCT07176936

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether a noninvasive device that stimulates the vagus nerve can improve the ability to understand speech in noisy environments for people who have had a traumatic brain injury. Researchers will compare brain responses and speech test scores with and without the stimulation. The study involves 55 adults aged 25-55, including both those with and without a history of brain injury.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Injuries, Traumatic hearing loss disorder traumatic brain injury

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  • UF Health at the University of Florida

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    Gainesville, Florida, 32610, United States

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