Clinical Trial: Understanding the Effects of Transcutaneous Auricular Neurostimulation for Treatment of Chronic Pain
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: RECRUITING
Condition: Opioid Withdrawal
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Understanding the Mechanistic, Neurophysiological, and Antinociceptive Effects of Transcutaneous Auricular Neurostimulation for Treatment of Chronic Pain
Brief Summary:
The purpose of the study is to find out how a stimulation device worn on the ear works.This device is thought to stimulate nerves in the area around the ear to change the signals in the brain.The device has been shown to reduce pain and to reduce the symptoms of withdrawal.The investigator will also investigate changes in the way each participant perceive sensations of pressure and heat.The participant will be asked to reduce the amount of pain medication that they take.Then, the participant will spend several…
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