Could a gentle ear zap ease IBS pain? early study investigates
NCT ID NCT02420158
Summary
This small, completed pilot study explored whether a non-invasive electrical stimulation device, placed on the ear to target the vagus nerve, could improve symptoms and quality of life for women with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). The study followed 10 women for 6 months to see if the treatment was safe and if it helped with their IBS symptoms. The main goal was to see if this approach could ease the discomfort and disruption caused by IBS.
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Locations
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Clinique Universitaire d'Hépato-Gastroentérologie - CHU de Grenoble
Grenoble, 38043, France
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Service d'Exploration Fonctionnelle Digestive - Hôpital Edouard Herriot - Hospices Civils de Lyon
Lyon, 69437, France
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