Ear stimulation device may cut opioid use after back surgery
NCT ID NCT06100172
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive device placed on the ear can help reduce pain after lumbar (lower back) surgery. The device stimulates nerves in the ear to change how the brain processes pain. Researchers will enroll 20 adults having back surgery to see if this approach lowers pain scores and the need for opioid painkillers.
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
RECRUITINGDallas, Texas, 75390, United States
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