Zapping a nerve in the ear may calm IBS belly troubles
NCT ID NCT02420158
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This small pilot study tested whether a device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear (the vagus nerve) could help women with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Ten to eighteen women used the device daily for six months. Researchers measured changes in symptoms, digestion, and quality of life, and also checked if the device was safe to use.
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Locations
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Clinique Universitaire d'Hépato-Gastroentérologie - CHU de Grenoble
Grenoble, 38043, France
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Service d'Exploration Fonctionnelle Digestive - Hôpital Edouard Herriot - Hospices Civils de Lyon
Lyon, 69437, France
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