Ear zaps and deep breaths: a new way to supercharge your workout?
NCT ID NCT06796101
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This completed study looked at whether stimulating a nerve in the ear (vagus nerve) or doing controlled breathing exercises can improve physical performance and affect the nervous system. 64 healthy, moderately active men took part. The goal was to see how these two approaches compare and how they work, not to treat any illness.
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Bahçesehir University
Istanbul, Istanbul, 34353, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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Active substance
auricular vagus nerve stimulation device and controlled breathing exercises
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward simple, non-drug ways to boost physical performance and manage stress in healthy people.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study in healthy men only, so results may not apply to others. It is designed to gather knowledge, not to treat any disease.
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