Ear-Zap device could curb teen Self-Harm
NCT ID NCT06433583
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests whether teens aged 13-17 who self-harm will use a small ear device that stimulates the vagus nerve. The device is used at home for 10-20 minutes daily over 8 weeks. The main goal is to see if teens stick with the treatment, not yet whether it works.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
transcutaneous auricular vagal nerve stimulation (taVNS) device
What this could lead to
If this works, it could point toward a drug-free, at-home treatment to help teens reduce self-harm behaviors.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (22 teens) focused on whether teens will actually use the device, not on effectiveness. The device may not reduce self-harm, and results may not apply to everyone.
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Centre Médico-Psychologique adolescents - CHR Metz-Thionville
RECRUITINGThionville, France
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