Ear zap might ease pelvic pain in men

NCT ID NCT06287970

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Jiani Wu Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a small device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear can reduce pain and urinary symptoms in men with moderate to severe chronic prostatitis/pelvic pain syndrome. 68 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either real stimulation or a sham (inactive) version for 4 weeks, then followed for 8 more weeks. The goal is to see if this safe, non-invasive approach can improve quality of life without drugs.

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 non-drug, low-risk option to reduce pain and urinary symptoms in men with chronic prostatitis.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial (68 people) testing a device against a sham. The effect may be small or no better than placebo, and long-term benefits are unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic prostatitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC PROSTATITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Guang'anmen Hospita, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
RECRUITING

Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100053, China

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