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Earpiece zaps away alcohol withdrawal symptoms?

NCT ID NCT07281261

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Spark Biomedical, Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a wearable earpiece that gently stimulates nerves to help people going through alcohol withdrawal. Twenty adults with alcohol use disorder will wear the device or a sham version for 5 days during detox. Researchers will measure withdrawal severity, cravings, and brain changes using MRI scans.

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 non-drug way to reduce alcohol withdrawal symptoms and cravings.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 20 people. The sham control may show no difference, and results may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alcohol abuse alcohol withdrawal substance-related disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ALCOHOL ABUSE ALCOHOL USE DISORDER SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS ALCOHOL USE WITHDRAWAL STATE

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • The Menninger Clinic

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77035, United States

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