Ear zapping study reveals Brain-Body secrets
NCT ID NCT05801809
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a non-invasive technique called transauricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) in 44 healthy adults. Participants received a gentle electrical pulse to the ear for 60 minutes to see how it changes brain activity and the body's ability to handle pain. The goal was to understand the basic science behind this method, not to treat any disease.
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Spaulding Hospital Cambridge
Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138, United States
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