Out of State - tAN hEDS

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Conditions studied: Hypermobile EDS (hEDS)

In brief

Hypermobile EDS and hypermobile spectrum disorder (collectively referred to as hEDS) are estimated to affect 1 in 500 individuals worldwide. hEDS patients have limited treatment options for their numerous symptoms that impact the quality of life. This clinical trial tests a new ear stimulation method in hEDS patients to determine if it may improve quality of life.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06548594

Run by

Medical University of South Carolina

People needed

30

Starts

2024-11-27

Expected to finish

2026-03-29

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-01

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Ages of 18 and 65;
• Participants who meet the 2017 diagnostic criteria for hEDS or HSD4-5 with persistent symptoms in at least two of the domains to be followed during the intervention (pain, fatigue, sleep, anxiety, depression, quality of life, GI function, autonomic function and immune function)
• Mentally capable of reading, writing, giving consent, and following instructions;

You may not qualify if…

• Mentally capable of reading, writing, giving consent, and following instructions;
• Not pregnant;
• No history of seizures;
• no prior history of trauma or damage to ear
• History of documented Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis
• Residing in the state of South Carolina

Where it is running

• Medical University of South Carolina Institute of Psychiatry — Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Full record on ClinicalTrials.gov

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