NEUROMODULATION WITH TRANSCUTANEOUS AURICULAR VAGUS NERVE STIMULATION IN ADULTS WITH IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME: A RANDOMIZED, SINGLE-BLIND, SHAM-CONTROLLED CROSSOVER STUDY

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Category Primary study
Registry of TrialsClinicalTrials.gov
Year 2026
Randomized, single-blind, sham-controlled crossover study evaluating the efficacy and safety of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) in adult patients with IBS. Two intervention groups will receive the investigational NurosymTM device and be randomized (1:1) to either the ACTIVE or SHAM crossover taVNS group. After randomization, participants will receive 8 weeks of active stimulation (ACTIVE) or 4 weeks of sham followed by 4 weeks of active stimulation (SHAM crossover).
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First added on: Oct 24, 2026