Safe & Simple Relief for IBS abdominal pain
GiCalm is an FDA-cleared, wearable prescription medical device indicated as an aid in the reduction of functional abdominal pain associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in patients ages 11-18. It is designed to be comfortably worn on one ear for approximately five days (120 hours) each week, for up to three consecutive weeks. GiCalm is prescribed and applied by a qualified healthcare professional. It does not cure IBS.
Medication-free · Non-surgical · Clinician-applied
When IBS begins to change your child's life
Common experiences described by patients. GiCalm may offer an alternative worth discussing with your provider.
My child never knows when the pain is going to start.
They used to love school, but now they're afraid to go.
We've missed birthday parties, sports practices, even vacations because of stomach pain.
We've tried diets, medications, probiotics... and the pain still comes back.
It just hurts all the time.
I don't want to be the kid who always cancels.
Why standard treatments can fall short
The gaps patients and providers describe most often — friction points that delay or derail the start of treatment.
Dietary modifications may not fully address functional abdominal pain
Medications may have limited effectiveness
Lifestyle adjustments alone may not provide adequate relief
Behavioral therapy may not resolve symptoms for all patients
A different approach
Delivers gentle electrical signals through specific nerve branches in the outer ear, including the vagus nerve, that are connected to pathways involved in pain perception and sensory processing
Helps regulate how the nervous system interprets abdominal pain signals
Medication-free — does not change digestion or bowel function
Non-surgical and minimally invasive — four tiny microneedles placed on the outer ear
Simple, brief in-office application without anesthesia
What patients commonly report
Reduced severity of abdominal pain episodes
Reduced duration of abdominal pain episodes
Reduced frequency of abdominal pain
Overall reduction in abdominal pain burden
Pain relief that continued after the treatment period ended
Individual results may vary
What to expect
Initial consultation
A licensed healthcare provider evaluates your child and determines if GiCalm is appropriate.
Brief in-office placement
No anesthesia or sedation required. The device is placed on the outer ear.
Continuous wear (~5 days)
Worn for approximately 120 hours. Most normal daily activities can continue.
Removal and reassessment
Device is removed in-office. Repeated weekly for up to 3 weeks as directed.
- 01Class II FDA-cleared medical device
- 02No serious adverse events or complications reported in clinical studies
- 03Reported side effects were rare, generally mild and temporary
- 04GiCalm is not MRI-compatible and is not recommended during pregnancy or in patients with certain implanted electrical devices unless cleared by a specialist
- 05Appropriateness for treatment is determined by a licensed healthcare provider
Questions about GiCalm
GiCalm is a prescription medical device. This webpage is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Patients should consult a licensed healthcare provider to determine whether GiCalm is appropriate for them. Distributed by MAI Medical USA Inc.
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