Ear zap may ease dizzy spells for POTS patients

NCT ID NCT02281097

First seen Mar 31, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a non-invasive device that stimulates a nerve in the ear to see if it can lower heart rate and reduce symptoms like light-headedness and fatigue in people with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). 18 participants with POTS will receive the stimulation while their heart rate and symptoms are measured during a tilt-table test. The goal is to improve how long they can stand without feeling sick.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Autonomic Dysfunction Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232-2195, United States

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