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Ear stimulation after exercise: the new recovery hack?

NCT ID NCT07371676

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Istanbul Gelisim University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether stimulating a nerve in the ear (vagus nerve) right after running helps the body recover faster. Sixty healthy young adults who don't exercise regularly took part. Researchers measured heart rate and lactic acid levels to see if the stimulation made a difference.

What this could mean

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Active substance
transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to speed up recovery after exercise.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study in healthy people only. Results may not apply to athletes or people with health conditions, and the effect may be too small to matter in real life.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2024

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 35 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being healthy between the ages of 18-35 * Volunteering to participate in the study * Signing the voluntary consent form * Being in the inactive category according to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Exclusion Criteria: * Having a regular exercise habit * Being in the very minimally active or active category according to the International Physical Activity Survey * Presence of any chronic disease and medication use for this condition * History and treatment of current respiratory system disease * History and treatment of current cardiac system disease * History and treatment of current hearing system disease

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Auricular vagus nerve stimulation Recovery Transcutaneous

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istanbul Gelisim University

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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