Clinical Trial

Home-Based Auricular Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS) for Sleep Quality and Psycho-Academic Outcomes in Health Sciences Students

Study acronym: NEUROSLEEP
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Record status
This record was last updated January 28, 2026 (before its estimated May 1, 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and feasibility of a home-based auricular transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) program in Health Sciences university students with poor sleep quality. Participants will be randomly assigned (1:1) to receive either active auricular stimulation (cymba conchae/tragus) or a control stimulation applied to the earlobe. The intervention will be self-administered at home using a low-frequency TENS-like device for 60 minutes per session, 5 sessions per week for 3 weeks. Sleep quality will be primarily assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) before and after the intervention. Secondary outcomes include insomnia severity, daytime sleepiness, perceived stress, anxiety, quality of life, and psycho-academic outcomes.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07371715
Lead Sponsor University of Malaga
Conditions Sleep Disturbances, Insomnia, Stress
Enrollment 60 participants
Start Date 2026-03-01
Primary Completion 2026-05-01 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-06-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-01-28