Ear-Zapping device aims to keep opioid users on track
NCT ID NCT06130501
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a small ear device that gently stimulates nerves to see if it helps people with both PTSD and opioid use disorder stay on buprenorphine therapy. Twenty participants will use either the active device or a placebo for 12 weeks. Researchers will check if they keep their buprenorphine prescription and how well they tolerate the device.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Sparrow Ascent device (transcutaneous auricular neurostimulation)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to help people with PTSD and opioid use disorder stick with buprenorphine therapy, improving recovery chances.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early study with only 20 people, so results may not apply widely. The device may be no better than a placebo, and some may find it uncomfortable.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Gibson Center for Behavioral Change
Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 63703, United States