Ear touches light up brain in surprising ways

NCT ID NCT06825364

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study looks at how the brain responds when different spots on the ear are gently touched. Healthy volunteers wear a cap with infrared light sensors to measure brain activity during the stimulation. The goal is to understand if different ear points produce different brain signals, which could help guide future treatments for pain.

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Locations

  • University of Pittsburgh

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    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

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