Ear-Zapping device may soothe burn Victims' anxiety and pain
NCT ID NCT07566871
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a non-invasive device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear to see if it can reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and lessen pain and itching in adults recovering from burn injuries. About 60 participants will either get standard physical therapy plus this nerve stimulation or standard therapy alone for 10 sessions over two weeks. Researchers will measure changes in anxiety, sleep quality, pain, itching, and heart rate before and after treatment to see if the stimulation adds extra benefit.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 60 people
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- Started
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May 2026
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 to 65 years * Patients who have completed the acute phase of burn injury * Burn injury occurred at least 1 month and no more than 1 year before enrollment * Second- or third-degree burn involving 5% to 30% of total body surface area * Presence of at least one complaint related to anxiety, sleep quality, pain, or itching * Able to read and understand Turkish * Willing to participate in the study * Written informed consent provided Exclusion Criteria: * Infection, ulcer, or scar tissue on the auricle * Burn injury in the head and neck region preventing application of the device over the auricular branch of the vagus nerve * Metallic implant in the skull * Excessive sensitivity, injury, or inflammation in the ear * Chronic pulmonary disease and/or chronic cardiac disease * Resting heart rate below 60 beats per minute * Presence of a pacemaker, cochlear implant, or similar implanted device * Uncontrolled hypertension * Lack of cooperation or inability to comply with study procedures
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital Burn Unit
Istanbul, Kartal, 34865, Turkey (Türkiye)
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