Shocking the pain away: ear device tested for Post-Stroke relief
NCT ID NCT07144436
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a small, wearable device that stimulates the ear with mild electricity can reduce long-term pain after a stroke. Researchers will enroll 24 adults who have had a stroke at least 6 months ago and still have pain in their upper arm. Participants will use the device at home for 4 weeks, and the team will measure changes in pain sensitivity and tolerance.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Transcutaneous Auricular Neurostimulation (tAN) device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, at-home way to ease chronic pain after a stroke without drugs.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early study with only 24 people, so results may not apply to everyone. It's also testing pain thresholds, not real-world pain relief.
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30 Bee Street
RECRUITINGCharleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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Medical University of South Carolia
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGCharleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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