Could a gentle zing behind the ears fix concussion balance woes?
NCT ID NCT07466589
First seen Mar 22, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 13 times
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.
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What this could mean
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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.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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