Home device aims to boost brain power after injury
NCT ID NCT07428980
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear, used at home for one hour a day over two weeks, could help improve thinking and memory in people with mild to moderate traumatic brain injury. Seven adults took part to see if the treatment was practical and acceptable. The goal was to gather early data on whether this approach might support cognitive recovery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a convenient home-based way to help people with TBI recover thinking skills.
What could go wrong
This was a very small feasibility study with only 7 people, so results may not apply widely. The device may not improve cognition more than standard care.
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Locations
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States