Ear zaps may rewire pain signals, tiny study hints
NCT ID NCT07184190
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This small pilot study tested whether stimulating a nerve in the ear (auriculotemporal nerve) with mild electrical pulses can change how healthy people process pain. Twelve volunteers without pain received two types of stimulation on different days. Researchers measured pain thresholds and pain modulation before and after. The goal was to see if this noninvasive technique could be a future tool for pain management.
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Universidad del Gran Rosario
Rosario, Santa Fe Province, S2134BZH, Argentina
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