Could a nerve zap ease opioid withdrawal? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT05834478
First seen Apr 01, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 7 times
Summary
This study tests whether a non-invasive device that stimulates the vagus nerve can reduce withdrawal symptoms in people with opioid use disorder. About 103 participants will stay in the hospital for one week, receive the stimulation or a sham, and complete surveys and brain scans. The goal is to see if this approach makes withdrawal less severe and helps people start medication-assisted treatment.
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12 Executive Park Drive
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30329, United States
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Emory University
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30329, United States
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Emory University Clinical Research Network
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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Georgia Institute of Technology
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30332, United States
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Health Sciences Research Building
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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Rollins School of Public Health
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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