Smart ear stimulation therapy for chronic back pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a wearable device that stimulates a nerve in your ear to help manage long-lasting back pain. It's designed for people whose pain hasn't improved with standard pain medications.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 30 and 65 years old
- You have chronic muscle or skeletal back pain that has lasted more than 6 months
- Your pain has not improved with standard pain medications or you cannot tolerate them
- You have no serious spine damage, infection, or need for back surgery
- You can use a smartphone app to track your pain
- Your spinal nerves are functioning normally
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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