Ear-Zap therapy shows promise for pancreatitis pain
NCT ID NCT06998784
First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study tested a non-invasive device that stimulates a nerve in the ear to see if it can reduce inflammation and help the gut work better in people with acute pancreatitis. Sixty adults with mild-to-moderate pancreatitis received either real or sham stimulation. The goal was to see if this approach could speed up recovery and improve symptoms.
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Locations
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Department of Gastroenterology , Tangdu Hospital , Fourth Military Medical University
Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710038, China
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Department of Gastroenterology, 986 Hospital of Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University
Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710054, China
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Shaanxi Second People's Hospital
Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710000, China
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The 980th Hospital of the PLA Joint Logistics Support Force (Primary Bethune International Peace Hospital of PLA)
Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050082, China
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Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases
Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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