Ear stimulation for anxiety and emotion control
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive electrical stimulation on the ear (called taVNS) can help lower anxiety and improve how you manage your emotions. It’s for healthy people who want to explore a potential new way to support emotional well-being.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be a healthy adult without any current or past psychiatric or neurological disorders.
- You cannot have a history of head injury (like a concussion).
- You must not have any ongoing medical or mental health condition.
- You cannot be taking any prescription medication on a long-term basis.
- You must not have any metal implants in your body.
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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