Ear stimulation for stomach discomfort and sleep problems
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a treatment using gentle electrical stimulation on the ear to see if it helps people who have both functional dyspepsia (stomach discomfort) and trouble sleeping. It aims to improve both symptoms and understand how the treatment works.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with functional dyspepsia (stomach pain or bloating without a clear cause) and also have a sleep problem.
- Your sleep quality score is 7 or higher on a standard sleep questionnaire.
- You are right-handed and 18 years old or older.
- You have not taken antibiotics, probiotics, sleep aids, or stomach medications for at least 2 weeks before joining.
- You do not have other serious health conditions, are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and have not had ear injuries or allergies to ear treatments.
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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