Prospective randomized control pilot study
The primary aims of this investigator initiated study is : Aim 1: to assess the ability of non-invasive vagal nerve stimulation to suppress Premature Ventricular Contractions and Aim 2: to compare the efficacy of Lower-level Tragus stimulation and Heart rate variability- Biofeedback in suppression of Premature Ventricular Contractions.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Low-Level Tragus Stimulation via TENS unit will be monitored with a Holter.
Heart Rate Variability- Biofeedback will be monitored with a Holter.
Conventional Medical Therapy by Beta Blockers will be added to subjects usual care by their doctor if they are not already taking this medication.
Richmond VA Medical Center
Richmond, Virginia, United States
Assess the ability of non-invasive vagal nerve stimulation to suppress Premature Ventricular Contractions.
Compare the effects of Premature Ventricular Contractions suppression between standard medical therapy and non-invasive vagal nerve stimulation.
Time frame: perspective 12-week study (each arm lasting two weeks with a one week washout between each arm)
Compare the efficacy of non-invasive vagal nerve stimulation via lower-level vagal stimulation and heart rate variability in suppression of Premature Ventricular Contractions.
It is speculated that Heart Rate Variability-Biofeedback is as effective as Lower Level Tragus Stimulation to achieve successful Premature Ventricular Contraction suppression.
Time frame: perspective 12-week study (each arm lasting two weeks with a one-week washout between each arm)
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