Ear clip device aims to quiet skipped heartbeats while you sleep

NCT ID NCT07093034

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This early study tests whether wearing a small nerve-stimulating ear clip at night can safely reduce premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) — extra, often bothersome heartbeats. Sixteen adults with at least 5% PVC burden will use the Parasym device for 10 weeks. The main goals are to see if the device is safe, tolerable, and easy to use, while also tracking any changes in PVC frequency.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
auricular vagus nerve stimulator device (Parasym)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-drug, wearable treatment to reduce bothersome extra heartbeats (PVCs) and improve quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small feasibility study with only 16 people. It mainly checks safety and comfort, not whether the device actually reduces PVCs. Results may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Arrhythmias, Cardiac Ventricular Premature Complexes

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UC San Diego Health System

    La Jolla, California, 92037, United States

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