Ear zaps might wake up brain injury patients
NCT ID NCT07284732
First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated May 19, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study tests a safe, non-invasive technique called transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) in 20 people with disorders of consciousness after severe brain injury. Participants receive two 20-minute ear stimulation sessions daily for 10 days. The goal is to see if this treatment can improve awareness and brain activity, measured by behavioral tests and EEG.
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Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University
RECRUITINGGuangzhou, Guangdong, 510280, China
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