Ear zaps could shrink waistlines: new obesity trial launches
NCT ID NCT07341971
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a non-invasive device that stimulates the vagus nerve through the ear in 60 men aged 25-35 with central obesity (waist >94 cm, BMI ≥30). The goal is to see if it lowers inflammation (IL-6 levels) and reduces waist size. Participants must be otherwise healthy, non-smoking, and not on certain medications.
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