Ear nerve stimulation for HIV-related nerve pain
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a gentle ear stimulation device that may ease tingling, burning, or numbness from HIV-related nerve damage in the hands and feet. It could offer a drug-free way to manage nerve pain.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have HIV and have had nerve pain, tingling, or numbness in your hands or feet for at least 3 months.
- Your nerve symptoms have been at least a 4 on a 0-10 scale in the past week.
- Your HIV treatment and pain medications have been stable for at least 2 months.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and do not have certain heart, brain, or metal-implant conditions.
- You are able to give written informed consent and follow study procedures.
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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