Ear stimulation device shows promise for diabetic nerve pain
NCT ID NCT06292962
First seen Jun 10, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested a non-invasive ear-clip device that gently stimulates the vagus nerve to see if it can reduce pain in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. 185 adults with type 2 diabetes and chronic nerve pain used the device or a sham version twice daily for 12 weeks. The trial measured changes in pain levels, inflammation, and nerve health to determine if this drug-free approach could offer relief.
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Locations
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Shifa Hospital
Lahore, Pakistan
What this could mean
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Active substance
non-invasive transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation (tVNS) device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a safe, drug-free way to ease chronic nerve pain in people with diabetes, potentially reducing reliance on pain medications.
What could go wrong
This is a completed trial, but results are not yet published. The effect may be small or no better than a sham device, and benefits may not apply to everyone with diabetic neuropathy.
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