Ear zap eases arthritis pain? new study tests nerve stimulation
NCT ID NCT04520516
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study tested a device that sends mild electrical pulses to a nerve in the ear to see if it can reduce pain and inflammation in people with a severe type of hand osteoarthritis. 148 adults with painful, swollen finger joints used either the active device or a sham (fake) device for 12 weeks. The goal was to measure changes in hand pain and function.
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Service de Rhumatologie - Hôpital Saint Antoine
Paris, 75012, France
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