Ongoing studies
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New migraine study based on INMEST
Update 3 December: The study is ongoing and actively recruiting participants. More information is available on the study’s own website. On September 5, the Swedish Medical Products Agency approved our new…
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Clinical study on Sjögren’s disease
Sjögren’s disease is an autoimmune systemic condition that primarily affects the body’s exocrine glands, such as the salivary and tear glands. These glands become inflamed and function poorly, leading mainly to…
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We are looking for a research leader for a study on atopic dermatitis
There is a large group of patients with atopic dermatitis who do not receive satisfactory relief from their treatment, yet do not qualify for biologic drugs. We want to study this…
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Study of induced radiation damage to the brain in the treatment of brain tumors in children
Children who develop brain cancer at a young age and have to undergo radiation therapy to the brain often have permanent brain damage as a result of the long-term inflammation that…
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INMEST against dysautonomia in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Every year, approximately 400 people in Sweden develop ALS. Most people affected are between 45 and 75 years old, and survival from diagnosis is between two and four years for most…
Finished studies
Since the foundation was established in 2017, much has happened in the field of research regarding vagus nerve stimulation. We at the Foundation are proud to have contributed to this development. This is what we have been able to achieve thanks to all the generous donations.
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Dry Eye Disease (DED) Study
Dry eyes is a common condition that affects 10–15% of all adults and the prevalence increases with age. The cause of dry eye symptoms can be various diseases but there can…
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) Study
ME/CFS, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome, is a serious, systemic, chronic illness that significantly impairs the quality of life of those affected. The disease often debuts at the same time…
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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
In Sweden, it is estimated that up to 700 000 people have COPD. The disease is characterized by a constant decrease in airflow in the lungs due to narrowing of the…
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Activation of the limbic system and dorsal vagus nucleus during INMEST stimulation
A study conducted in 2018 in Tokyo investigated the effects of INMEST (formerly known as kinetic oscillation stimulation, KOS) using an advanced MRI scanner (magnetic resonance imaging). The study, which included…
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Heart study shows INMEST works through the vagus nerve
INMEST involves applying low-frequency vibrations to the nasal cavity to activate the vagus nerve and stimulate the parasympathetic system. The vagus nerve plays a key role in regulating heart function and…
Study updates
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Granted CIMED clinical research months 2025–2027
Earlier this year, we received the good news that associate professor Caroline Ingre’s project “Dysautonomia in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis” has been granted funding in the form of 25% clinical research months…
Articles
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Vagus nerve stimulation approved as treatment for rheumatoid arthritis in the US
SetPoint Medical has now received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its implant-based therapy for rheumatoid arthritis. This marks the first time a neuroimmune treatment via the…
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The Great Nerve – Kevin Tracey and the inflammatory reflex
Kevin Tracey is a neurosurgeon, researcher, and one of the pioneers in vagus nerve stimulation and bioelectronic medicine. In his book The Great Nerve, he engagingly and accessibly describes how the…
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New discovery opens door to research on RLS – one of the most overlooked public health issues
During an INMEST treatment in a dry eye study, one patient reported a surprisingly strong improvement in symptoms related to Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). The patient independently reached out to the…
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Long COVID – a phenomenon to study further
Long COVID and ME have many similarities. In the spring of 2023, the results of a study on INMEST in connection with ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome were published in Oxford Open Immunology)…
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Vagus nerve stimulation in various conditions
Research on vagus nerve stimulation, VNS, has been intensive in recent years and has mostly concerned electrical VNS. A number of papers have been published, some of which are briefly described…