This study is looking at how a device called transcutaneous auricular neurostimulation (tAN), worn on the ear, might help people with chronic pain who are reducing their opioid medication. The device works by stimulating nerves around the ear, which is thought to change signals in the brain. Researchers want to see if this device can reduce pain and withdrawal symptoms. You would be asked to reduce your pain medication and then spend several days and nights at the Clinical Research Center at UTMB in Galveston. During this time, you would receive either active tAN stimulation or a sham (inactive) stimulation, and researchers would monitor your withdrawal symptoms. The study aims to enroll 60 participants aged 18 to 65 who have experienced pain for more than six months and have a prescription for pain medication.

Study design

This is an interventional study comparing active transcutaneous auricular neurostimulation (tAN) to sham tAN. It plans to enroll 60 participants.

What's involved

You would be asked to reduce your pain medication and then spend several days and nights at the Clinical Research Center at UTMB in Galveston. Withdrawal symptoms would be monitored, and you would receive either active or sham stimulation.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Withdrawal symptoms will be measured on day 1 and day 4.

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