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Near-InfraRed Spectroscopy of Auricular Stimulation

University of Pittsburgh · NCT06825364

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 18+ · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
80
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
August 12, 2025
Record last updated
February 18, 2026

Status re-checked against ClinicalTrials.gov within the last 12 hours.

What the study is about

This is a single-visit non-invasive study of healthy volunteer subjects. Brain activity will be measured with infra-red light sensors attached to a cap worn on the head, while both ears are gently stimulated with plastic filaments.

Being studied: auricular stimulation

Conditions: Healthy Male and Female Subjects; Healthy Volunteer Study

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

Age of at least 18 years

Exclusion Criteria

  • frequent or chronic pain requiring the use of pain-relieving medications more than twice per week, on average, in the last 3 months,
  • history or symptoms of neuropathy,
  • active lesions or skin disruptions to either ear,
  • recent (\< 3 mo) illicit drug use,
  • history of substance misuse/abuse,
  • current or recent (\<1 month) opioid or marijuana use, and
  • current regular use of psychoactive prescription medications

Recruiting US locations

  • University of Pittsburgh

    Pittsburgh, PA 15213

    Site contact: Keith Vogt, MD, PhD · vogtkm@upmc.edu

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Carly Riedmann, MPH · 412-623-4147 · riedmannca@upmc.edu
  • Amy Monroe, MPH, MBA · 412-623-6382 · monroeal@upmc.edu
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