Ear zap device could ease back pain without drugs

NCT ID NCT07628179

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Aurimod GmbH Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests whether a wearable device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear can help people with chronic low back pain. Half of the 44 participants will receive standard care (physical therapy, exercise, and education) plus the device; the other half will receive standard care alone. The study will measure changes in disability, pain, and quality of life over 4 weeks of treatment and up to 6 months of follow-up.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: percutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (pVNS) device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a new drug-free option to reduce disability and improve quality of life for people with chronic low back pain.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study (44 people) testing feasibility, not proof of effectiveness. The device may not provide meaningful pain relief, and results may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHRONIC LOW-BACK PAIN (CLBP)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Klinikum Klagenfurt am Wörthersee

Klagenfurt, Carinthia, 9020, Austria

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