Ear device shows promise for Cancer-Related sleeplessness

NCT ID NCT06006299

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

Summary

This study tested whether a noninvasive device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear (taVNS) could help breast cancer patients with insomnia. Twenty adults with stage I-IV breast cancer who had trouble sleeping for at least three months took part. The main goal was to see if the approach was practical and well-tolerated, with sleep quality measured through surveys.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm insomnia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UAB Lakeshore Collaborative (WHARF)

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35209, United States

  • UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States