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Could a simple ear device ease chronic pain in cerebral palsy?

NCT ID NCT07585292

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear (taVNS) can safely reduce chronic musculoskeletal pain in adults with cerebral palsy. Thirty-two participants will use either the active device or a sham (inactive) version at home for 30 days. Researchers will measure changes in pain, quality of life, and side effects.

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) device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a safe, non-drug way to reduce chronic pain and improve quality of life for adults with cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 32 participants. The sham control may also show effects, and results may not apply to everyone with cerebral palsy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy Musculoskeletal Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CEREBRAL PALSY (CP) MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Parkwood Institute, St Joseph's Health Care London

    London, Ontario, N6C 0A7, Canada

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