Ear zap device shows promise for teen nausea
NCT ID NCT03675321
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a non-invasive nerve stimulator placed on the outer ear to see if it could reduce nausea in 109 teenagers with functional gastrointestinal disorders. Half received the active device, half a sham (inactive) version, for four weeks. The goal was to measure changes in nausea severity and related distress.
What this could mean
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Active substance
auricular neurostimulation device (Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Field Stimulator)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to reduce nausea in teenagers with functional gastrointestinal disorders.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with no phase designation. The sham group may also show improvement, and results may not apply to all nausea types.
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Locations
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Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States