Clinical Trial

Trans-Auricular Stimulation for Postoperative Inflammation in Spine Surgery

Study acronym: TAPIS
Recruiting
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Record status
This record was last updated February 20, 2026 (before its estimated May 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
This study is a randomized controlled trial that will evaluate the effect of non-invasive auricular vagal nerve stimulation on inflammatory markers, glycemic control, postoperative pain, and inflammation-related clinical outcomes after long-segment spinal fusion surgeries when compared to current accepted management.
Protocol Amendment History 1 amendment
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended once since 2025-10-15.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07218133
Lead Sponsor Alexander T. Yahanda
Conditions Spinal Fusion, Hyperglycemia, Postoperative Pain Management, Postoperative Care, Spine Disease, Neurologic Deficits, Neurological Disorder, Inflammation +4 more
Enrollment 50 participants
Start Date 2025-10-08
Primary Completion 2026-05 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-12 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-02-20