Ear nerve zap may boost spine surgery recovery
NCT ID NCT07660250
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a mild electrical clip on the ear (called vagus nerve stimulation) can help people recover better after spine surgery for a condition called cervical myelopathy. The trial will include 36 adults with moderate to severe myelopathy who are scheduled for decompression surgery. Half will get real stimulation, half a sham clip, to see if the real device improves nerve function and reduces neck disability.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Vagus nerve stimulation device (clip attached to ear)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to improve recovery after spine surgery for cervical myelopathy.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 36 people. The sham group may show similar results, and the effect may not be large enough to matter in daily life.
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Washington University
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