Could a tiny neck implant help repair MS-damaged nerves?
NCT ID NCT06796504
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study tests a small device implanted on the vagus nerve in the neck to see if it can help repair myelin (the protective coating around nerves) in people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. About 60 adults aged 22–50 will take part. Two-thirds will receive active stimulation, and one-third will receive no stimulation at first, then switch to active after 48 weeks. The main goal is to check safety and any signs of nerve repair.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
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Medical College of Wisconsin
RECRUITINGMilwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States
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Minnesota Center for Multiple Sclerosis
RECRUITINGPlymouth, Minnesota, 55446, United States
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Shepherd Center
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30309, United States
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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The University of Texas at Austin
RECRUITINGAustin, Texas, 78712, United States
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UW Medicine Multiple Sclerosis Center-Northwest
RECRUITINGSeattle, Washington, 98133, United States
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University of California Irvine Center for Clinical Research
RECRUITINGIrvine, California, 92617, United States
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West Virginia University
RECRUITINGMorgantown, West Virginia, 26506, United States
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