Shocking discovery: nerve zap may help brain injury patients hear in crowds

NCT ID NCT07176936

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 29 times

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 two types of stimulation in 55 adults aged 25-55, some with and some without brain injury. The goal is to understand how the brain processes sound in noise and whether this stimulation is safe and helpful.

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  • UF Health at the University of Florida

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    Gainesville, Florida, 32610, United States

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