Ear acupuncture sparks brain changes, study hints at new treatments
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This study looks at how placing tiny needles on the ear (auricular acupuncture) changes communication between two key brain areas involved in emotion and body awareness. Researchers will use brain scans (fMRI) to compare these changes to those caused by a non-invasive nerve stimu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jiangsu Taizhou People's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 06:47 UTC