Ear zaps for belly fat? new study tests nerve stimulation for diabetes and mood

NCT ID NCT07334951

First seen Jan 12, 2026 · Last updated May 04, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study tested whether stimulating a nerve in the ear (auricular vagus nerve stimulation) could improve how the body handles sugar and affect mood in people with obesity and prediabetes. 70 participants received the stimulation along with lifestyle advice. The goal was to see if this simple, non-invasive technique could help control blood sugar and insulin resistance.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tanta general hospital

    Tanta, Algarbia, 31511, Egypt

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