Ear stimulation for belly pain in teens
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a small earpiece that sends gentle signals to help reduce belly pain in teens with disorders of the gut-brain interaction. It may offer a drug-free way to manage pain.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 12 and 18 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with a gut-brain interaction disorder causing belly pain (like IBS or functional dyspepsia).
- Your belly pain is at least a 3 on a 0-10 scale and happens at least 2 days a week.
- You can wear a small earpiece in your left ear comfortably.
- You have not changed any belly pain or gut medications in the last 2 weeks.
- You are not pregnant, do not have a hearing aid or implanted device, and can speak English.
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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