Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation And Auricular Electrostimulation

Cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES), also known as cranial electrical stimulation, transcranial electrical stimulation, or electrical stimulation therapy, delivers weak pulses of electrical current to the earlobes, mastoid processes, or scalp with devices such as the Alpha-Stim. Auricular electrostimulation involves the stimulation of acupuncture points on the ear. Devices, including the P-Stim and e-pulse, provide ambulatory auricular electrical stimulation over a period of several days. Cranial electrotherapy stimulation is being evaluated for a variety of conditions, including pain, insomnia, depression, anxiety, and functional constipation. Auricular electrical stimulation is being evaluated for pain, weight loss, and opioid withdrawal.