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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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • 12 Executive Park Drive

    RECRUITING

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30329, United States

  • Emory University

    RECRUITING

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30329, United States

  • Emory University Clinical Research Network

    RECRUITING

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

  • Georgia Institute of Technology

    RECRUITING

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30332, United States

  • Health Sciences Research Building

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

  • Rollins School of Public Health

    RECRUITING

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

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