Could a gentle zing behind the ears fix concussion balance woes?

NCT ID NCT07466589

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Vivonics, Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is testing a small, wearable device that sends a barely noticeable electrical current behind the ears to see if it can improve balance and walking in people still struggling with dizziness weeks after a concussion. About 32 adults aged 18 to 55 with persistent symptoms will try different stimulation levels during standard balance tests. The goal is to find out if this gentle stimulation can help the brain re-calibrate its sense of balance.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: wearable electrical stimulation device (stochastic galvanic vestibular stimulation)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a non-invasive, drug-free way to help people with lingering balance problems after a concussion.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 32 participants, so results may not apply widely. The stimulation is very mild and may not produce noticeable improvements.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Concussion traumatic brain injury

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

MILD TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, CONCUSSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Michigan, Michigan Medicine
RECRUITING

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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