Ear zap may boost blood flow in leg artery disease

NCT ID NCT03445754

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

Summary

This study tested if a gentle electrical stimulation on the ear (transcutaneous vagal stimulation) could improve blood vessel function in 11 people with peripheral artery disease (PAD). The goal was to see if this non-invasive method could help blood vessels relax and work better. The approach is experimental and early-stage, focusing on short-term effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

peripheral arterial disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73117, United States