Ear zapping study reveals Brain-Body secrets in healthy volunteers

NCT ID NCT05801809

First seen Dec 24, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 32 times

Summary

This study tested a non-invasive device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear to see how it affects brain activity and the body's stress response. 44 healthy adults received either real or fake stimulation during a single session. The goal was to understand the basic science, not to treat any disease.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Spaulding Hospital Cambridge

    Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138, United States

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