Autonomic nervous system disorder

This study looked at whether a 15-minute hand soak in warm water can help diagnose small fiber neuropathy, a condition that causes pain, numbness, and problems with automatic body functions. Researchers tested 38 adults and compared the wrinkling pattern of their fingertips to st…

This trial tests whether a smart circuit exercise program, which uses real-time heart rate monitoring to adjust intensity, can improve health in adults aged 65 to 85. Participants do moderate exercise three times a week for about eight weeks. Researchers measure changes in heart …

This study looked at whether a 16-week brisk walking program, combined with dietary advice, could improve heart rate control and blood vessel health in adults with early-stage cirrhosis (liver scarring). Fifty participants aged 45-75 who were not very active took part. The goal w…

This study tested whether the drug Northera (droxidopa) is safe and helpful for adults with Menkes disease or Occipital Horn Syndrome who have trouble with low blood pressure and other symptoms of dysautonomia. Three participants took either the drug or a placebo in a crossover d…

This pilot study tested whether a 12-week aquatic occupational therapy program could reduce symptoms and improve quality of life in people with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). Five adults with POTS completed three 60-minute pool sessions per week, including gent…

This study tested a non-invasive device that stimulates the vagus nerve through the ear to see if it can reduce fatigue in people with lupus. 75 participants received either active or sham stimulation over two phases. The main goal was to measure changes in fatigue using a standa…

This pilot study explored whether the Feldenkrais Method, a gentle movement and awareness practice, could reduce stress and improve well-being in 24 healthy, sedentary women aged 26-59. Participants attended eight daily 90-minute sessions or served as controls. Researchers measur…

This pilot study looks at whether it is possible to use online surveys and remote complementary healthcare sessions for children with dysautonomia, a condition that affects the automatic nervous system. Twenty children aged 5-14 will receive NERVE therapy and complete online asse…

This study looks at Chapman reflex points—small, palpable nodules in connective tissue thought to be linked to internal organ function—in healthy young adults. Researchers examine how often these points occur and whether they are associated with symptoms people may experience. Th…

This study tested whether taking hot spring baths (38°C for 20 minutes, three times a week) helps healthy teen athletes adapt to training at 1600 meters altitude. 27 participants were split into three groups: hot spring baths, hot water baths, or standard recovery. Researchers me…

This study looked at how two simple techniques—special breathing and changing body position—affect the nervous system in healthy young adults. 27 people aged 18-25 took part. The goal was to measure changes in heart rate, blood pressure, and nerve activity, not to treat any disea…

This study looked at how often brainstem problems occur in COVID-19 patients who are on a ventilator and deeply sedated in the ICU. Researchers checked brainstem reflexes using a simple scoring system, both during sedation and a few days after sedation stopped. The goal was to un…

This study tested whether the ACCUVEIN, a device that projects veins onto the skin, can detect changes in vein size caused by the nervous system. Researchers had 12 healthy adults lie on a tilt table and slowly move from lying flat to standing upright. They used the device to see…

This study looked at whether people with long-term neck pain have differences in their autonomic nervous system (the part that controls things like heart rate) compared to healthy people. Researchers measured heart rate variability in 56 participants while lying down, sitting, st…

This completed study looked at whether stimulating a nerve in the ear (vagus nerve) or doing controlled breathing exercises can improve physical performance and affect the nervous system. 64 healthy, moderately active men took part. The goal was to see how these two approaches co…

This study looked at how stress changes the way your nervous system controls your heart rate. Researchers gave 23 healthy adults a hormone called cosyntropin or a placebo to see if it caused delayed changes in heart rate control. The goal was to understand the link between stress…

This study looked for early biological signs (biomarkers) of Parkinson disease in 89 people with certain risk factors, such as family history, loss of smell, blood pressure drops, or a sleep disorder. Participants underwent brain scans, spinal taps, and other tests over several y…

This study tested whether a single session of high-intensity interval training (three 20-second all-out efforts on an arm bike) could improve heart and brain function in 30 people with spinal cord injury compared to uninjured controls. The goal was to see if this type of exercise…