Vagal Nerve Stimulation for Post COVID Fatigue
Outcomes of Treatment With Vagal Nerve Stimulation in Post-COVID Syndrome: A Pilot Study
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic
A observational or N/A phase clinical study on Fatigue and Headache, this trial is completed. The trial is conducted by Mayo Clinic and has accumulated 10 data snapshots since 2022. Infectious disease trials contribute critical data for public health response and treatment development.
Study Description(click to expand)Patients, after consenting, will perform questionnaires, have a blood samples taken, and undergo PET/CT scans of the brain. Patients will then be randomized to either receive vagal nerve stimulation, or continue standard clinical care. For those randomized to receive treatment, they will be given a device and asked to follow a specific regimen daily for 12 weeks.
Patients, after consenting, will perform questionnaires, have a blood samples taken, and undergo PET/CT scans of the brain. Patients will then be randomized to either receive vagal nerve stimulation, or continue standard clinical care. For those randomized to receive treatment, they will be given a device and asked to follow a specific regimen daily for 12 weeks.
Status Flow
Change History
10 versions recorded-
Apr 28, 2026 — Present [daily]
Completed
Phase: NA → None
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Apr 2025 — Apr 2026 [monthly]
Completed NA
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Nov 2024 — Apr 2025 [monthly]
Completed NA
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Sep 2024 — Nov 2024 [monthly]
Completed NA
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Jul 2024 — Sep 2024 [monthly]
Completed NA
▶ Show 5 earlier versions
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May 2024 — Jul 2024 [monthly]
Completed NA
Status: Recruiting → Completed
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Mar 2023 — May 2024 [monthly]
Recruiting NA
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Jan 2023 — Mar 2023 [monthly]
Recruiting NA
Status: Not Yet Recruiting → Recruiting
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Nov 2022 — Jan 2023 [monthly]
Not Yet Recruiting NA
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Sep 2022 — Nov 2022 [monthly]
Not Yet Recruiting NA
First recorded
Eligibility Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of vagal nerve stimulation on patients with post COVID syndrome who have fatigue and headache.
Contact Information
- Mayo Clinic
For direct contact, visit the study record on ClinicalTrials.gov .