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Could a gentle zing behind the ears fix concussion balance woes?

NCT ID NCT07466589

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is testing a small, wearable device that sends a barely noticeable electrical current behind the ears to see if it can improve balance and walking in people still struggling with dizziness weeks after a concussion. About 32 adults aged 18 to 55 with persistent symptoms will try different stimulation levels during standard balance tests. The goal is to find out if this gentle stimulation can help the brain re-calibrate its sense of balance.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
wearable electrical stimulation device (stochastic galvanic vestibular stimulation)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a non-invasive, drug-free way to help people with lingering balance problems after a concussion.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 32 participants, so results may not apply widely. The stimulation is very mild and may not produce noticeable improvements.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 32 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2025

Expected to finish

Mar 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 55 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 18-55 2. Diagnosed with concussion, evaluated at the University of Michigan 3. Symptoms persistent greater than 4-6 weeks 4. Self-reported imbalance 5. Must be able to attend in-person session. No racial/ethnic groups will be excluded, although all participants must be fluent speakers of English. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Anyone under the age of 18 or over the age of 55 2. Presence of prior diagnosis of peripheral vestibulopathy 3. Women who are pregnant 4. Inability to complete testing (e.g., severe symptom burden, inability to stand unassisted).

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Concussion traumatic brain injury

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Michigan, Michigan Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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