Could a simple ear vibration quiet the ringing in your ears?
NCT ID NCT06821893
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a device that gently vibrates the left ear to stimulate the vagus nerve, aiming to reduce the bother of chronic tinnitus. Forty adults with moderate to severe tinnitus used either the active device or a sham (inactive) device during 8 weeks of online mindfulness training. Researchers measured changes in tinnitus severity and how often people used the device.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
vibrational ear clip device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, non-invasive way to ease the annoyance of tinnitus without medication.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early pilot study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device is used alongside mindfulness, making it hard to know which part helps.
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Locations
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Washington University
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States