Ear zap might ease POTS symptoms, small study hopes
NCT ID NCT02281097
First seen Mar 31, 2026 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests a non-invasive device that sends mild electrical pulses to a nerve in the ear to see if it can calm the racing heart and reduce dizziness, fatigue, and headache in people with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). Researchers will measure heart rate changes and how long participants can stand upright. The study involves 18 adults who have POTS and are not smokers.
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Autonomic Dysfunction Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232-2195, United States
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