Ear-Zapping device could tame arthritis pain without drugs

NCT ID NCT06779123

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study tests a non-invasive device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear to reduce inflammation in people with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis who haven't improved with standard treatments. About 128 participants will use either the active device or a sham (inactive) device daily for 12 weeks. The goal is to see if this nerve stimulation can safely ease joint pain and swelling, offering a drug-free option for managing the disease.

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  • Center for Rheumatology, Academic Specialist Centre

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    Stockholm, 17176, Sweden

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  • Dept of Rheumatology, Umeå University Hospital

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    Umeå, 90189, Sweden

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  • Dept of Rheumatology, Örebro University Hospital

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    Örebro, 70116, Sweden

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  • Karolinska University Hospital

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    Stockholm, 17176, Sweden

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  • Section for Rheumatology, Skåne University Hospital, Lund

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    Lund, Skåne County, SE 22185, Sweden

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  • Section for Rheumatology, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö

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    Malmö, 20502, Sweden

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