Can a few minutes of ear stimulation tweak your nervous system?
NCT ID NCT07532005
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will test whether stimulating the vagus nerve through the ear for 5, 10, or 15 minutes changes heart rate, blood pressure, and other body signals in healthy adults. Forty-four participants will receive either real or sham stimulation in random order. The goal is to see if longer stimulation has a bigger effect.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could help identify the best stimulation duration for future treatments using vagus nerve stimulation.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study in healthy volunteers, not patients. Results may not apply to real-world medical conditions.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Artvin Coruh University, Artvin Vocational School, Disabled Care and Rehabilitation Laboratory
Artvin, Turkey (Türkiye)
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