Ear zap may tame brain bleed inflammation

NCT ID NCT04557618

First seen Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study is testing if a non-invasive device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear can lower inflammation and improve outcomes for people who have had a spontaneous brain bleed (subarachnoid hemorrhage). The study will enroll 50 participants and measure inflammatory markers in blood and spinal fluid, as well as complications like vasospasm and the need for a permanent shunt. The goal is to see if this simple stimulation can help the brain heal better.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Washington University School of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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