Scientists probe whether ear stimulation unlocks Body's own painkillers
NCT ID NCT05490134
First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study looks at whether a gentle electrical stimulation on the ear (called tAN) can help the body release its own natural pain-relieving chemicals (endogenous opioids). Researchers will test this in 136 healthy adults by measuring pain tolerance after the stimulation, with and without a drug that blocks opioid effects. The goal is to understand how this non-invasive treatment works, not to treat a disease.
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Medical University of South Carolina
RECRUITINGCharleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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