Ear zaps for anxiety? new study tests nerve stimulation

NCT ID NCT07369908

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a mild electrical stimulation on the ear (taVNS) can reduce anxiety and improve how people manage their emotions. Researchers will measure brain activity and stress responses in 140 healthy adults. The goal is to understand how this non-invasive technique affects emotional regulation.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Emotional Regulation

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC)

    RECRUITING

    Chengdu, Sichuan, 611731, China