Scientists zap nerves to unlock Brain-Stomach secrets
NCT ID NCT00200889
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study looks at how a gentle, noninvasive nerve stimulation (applied to the ear) changes activity in the brain and stomach. Researchers will use MRI scans and heart/stomach monitors to measure these effects in healthy adults and people with functional dyspepsia. The goal is to better understand how the brain and gut communicate.
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