New device aims to curb opioid withdrawal without drugs
NCT ID NCT04916600
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests a device called NET that uses mild electrical stimulation to reduce opioid withdrawal symptoms. It involves 108 adults who want to stop using opioids without taking other medications. Participants are randomly assigned to get real or sham device treatment, and researchers measure withdrawal severity and abstinence over 12 weeks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
NET device (a non-invasive electrical stimulation device)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to manage opioid withdrawal symptoms, helping people achieve abstinence without medication.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with only 108 participants, and it compares the device to a sham (fake) device. The device may not work better than placebo, and long-term effectiveness is unknown.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Isaiah House Treatment Center
Willisburg, Kentucky, 40078, United States