Ear device may calm stomach pain without drugs
NCT ID NCT07492108
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a small device worn behind the ear, which sends mild electrical pulses to nerves, can reduce abdominal pain in adults with gastroparesis-like symptoms (slow stomach emptying). About 140 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the active device or a sham (fake) device for 4 weeks. The main goal is to see if the active device lowers pain scores more than the sham.
What this could mean
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Active substance
IB-Stim device (percutaneous electrical nerve field stimulation)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free option to ease abdominal pain in people with gastroparesis-like symptoms.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early pilot study. The device may not reduce pain more than a sham (fake) treatment, and results may not apply to everyone.
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Locations
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Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States