Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (aVNS) in Chronic Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)

A Pilot Study of Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Cardiovascular Biomarkers and Glycemic Homeostasis in Persons With Chronic Spinal Cord Injuries

The purpose of this research is to test if Auricular Vagal Nerve Stimulation (aVNS) is safe in persons with spinal cord injury (SCI).

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Males and females
2. Chronic (equal or greater to 1 year) motor-complete and incomplete SCI Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) of A or B at the C5-T10 levels

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Pregnant or breastfeeding
2. Prisoner
3. Failure to satisfy inclusion criteria
4. Previous bariatric surgery
5. Active implantable devices (such as pacemakers)
6. Skin irritation or damage at the site (ear)