Ear zaps may tune up heart control after spinal injury

NCT ID NCT07524491

First seen Apr 14, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study tested whether a mild electrical stimulation on the ear (taVNS) can improve how the heart adapts during exercise and recovery in 35 adults with chronic spinal cord injury. Participants did exercise twice—once with real stimulation and once with a sham—while researchers measured heart rate patterns. The goal was to better understand how the nervous system controls the heart after injury, not to provide a treatment.

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Locations

  • University of the Balearic Islands

    Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, 07122, Spain

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