Could a 'Stomach Pacemaker' stop Kids' chronic nausea?
NCT ID NCT07474415
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a device that sends small electrical pulses to the stomach can help children with severe, long-lasting nausea and vomiting. Thirty kids who hadn't gotten better with standard treatments took part. Each child had a temporary pacing lead placed through a tube into the stomach, and the device was turned off for four days and on for four days without them knowing which phase they were in. Researchers measured symptoms and how much the kids could eat or drink to see if the stimulation made a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- gastric electrical stimulation device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new treatment option for children with severe nausea and vomiting that hasn't responded to standard care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants. The results may not apply to all children, and the temporary nature of the stimulation means long-term effects are unknown.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States
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