Ear-Zap device may tame alcohol withdrawal symptoms

NCT ID NCT07281261

First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study tests a small device that sends mild electrical pulses to a nerve in the ear to help people with alcohol use disorder manage withdrawal symptoms. Twenty adults will wear the device for 5 days during detox, and half will receive a placebo version. Researchers will measure withdrawal severity, cravings, and brain changes using MRI scans.

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  • The Menninger Clinic

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    Houston, Texas, 77035, United States

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