Ear device could tame dangerous brain injury symptoms in kids
NCT ID NCT05343988
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a small device placed on the ear that sends gentle electrical pulses to calm overactive nerves in children with severe brain injury. The goal was to reduce sudden episodes of fast heart rate, high blood pressure, and other symptoms. The trial was very small and was stopped early, so we don't yet know if it works.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Field Stimulation (PENFS) device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to reduce dangerous symptoms like rapid heart rate and high blood pressure in children with severe brain injury.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very small pilot study (20 children) that was terminated early, so results are limited. The device is still experimental and may not work for all children.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Children's Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States
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