Ear shock therapy aims to quiet diabetic stomach chaos

NCT ID NCT06783504

First seen Mar 06, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study tests if a mild electrical pulse to the ear can stimulate the vagus nerve and reduce nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain in people with diabetes and gastroparesis. Researchers will enroll 60 adults who have had gastroparesis for at least a year. The goal is to see if this non-invasive treatment improves symptoms and quality of life.

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