Ear-Zzz: new device may ease insomnia in breast cancer patients
NCT ID NCT06006299
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study tested whether a noninvasive device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear (taVNS) could help improve sleep in people with stage I-IV breast cancer. Twenty participants completed the trial, and researchers measured how practical and acceptable the treatment was. The goal was to find a drug-free way to ease insomnia in cancer patients.
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Locations
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UAB Lakeshore Collaborative (WHARF)
Birmingham, Alabama, 35209, United States
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UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center
Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States
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