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Smart ear stimulation therapy for chronic back pain

Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP)

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.

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Phase
N/A
Enrollment
44 people
Ages
30 years to 65 years
Study type
Interventional

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

View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov

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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