Scientists probe nerve Stimulator's surprising effect on digestion

NCT ID NCT06038929

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study looks at how a device that stimulates the vagus nerve (used for depression or epilepsy) changes how the stomach works. Researchers will measure stomach emptying and capacity in 16 adults who already have the device. The goal is to understand the connection, not to test a new treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester

    RECRUITING

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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  • University of Minnesota

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    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

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