Ear zap eases pancreatitis pain in new trial

NCT ID NCT06998784

First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study tested a non-invasive device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear (taVNS) to see if it can reduce symptoms and inflammation in people with acute pancreatitis. Sixty adults with early-stage pancreatitis received either the real stimulation or a sham device. The goal was to see if this approach could speed up recovery and improve comfort.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Gastroenterology , Tangdu Hospital , Fourth Military Medical University

    Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710038, China

  • Department of Gastroenterology, 986 Hospital of Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University

    Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710054, China

  • Shaanxi Second People's Hospital

    Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710000, China

  • The 980th Hospital of the PLA Joint Logistics Support Force (Primary Bethune International Peace Hospital of PLA)

    Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050082, China

  • Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases

    Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China

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