Could a tiny zap behind the ear tame migraine dizziness?
NCT ID NCT07368140
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tests a new, non-drug treatment for vestibular migraine, a condition causing repeated dizziness and headaches. Fifty adults will receive either real or sham electrical stimulation behind the ears over six sessions. The main goal is to see if the treatment is safe and tolerable, and to gather early data on symptom improvement.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Electrical vestibular stimulation (gentle electrical signals behind the ears)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a drug-free treatment for vestibular migraine, reducing dizziness and headaches.
What could go wrong
This is a very early pilot study with only 50 people. It is designed mainly to test safety and feasibility, not to prove effectiveness. The sham group may show similar results.
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Human Performance Laboratory, University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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