Ear zap might ease pelvic pain in men
NCT ID NCT06287970
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
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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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Guang'anmen Hospita, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
RECRUITINGBeijing, Beijing Municipality, 100053, China
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