Ear-Zap gadget tames anxiety? new study tests Nerve-Stim headset on 140 healthy volunteers

NCT ID NCT07369908

First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study tests whether a non-invasive device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear (taVNS) can lower anxiety and help people manage their emotions better. Researchers will measure brain activity, heart rate, and skin responses in 140 healthy adults while they look at upsetting pictures. The goal is to understand how this stimulation affects the brain's emotional centers.

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Locations

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

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    Chengdu, Sichuan, 611731, China

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