Testing ear stimulation effects on pain and mood
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether stimulating the outside of your ear changes how you feel pain and how your mood/feelings are measured. It’s mainly testing a non-drug, ear-based approach and whether it affects pain signals.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 50 years old
- Speak and understand English well enough to do the study and forms
- Be able to sign a written consent form
- Be able to return for a second session within 10 business days
- Not be pregnant or breastfeeding
- Have no skin/ear problems or recent tattoos in the testing area that could change sensation
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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