How Morph Helps with Adolescent IBS
Morph uses a technique called Percutaneous Nerve Field Stimulation (PNFS).
A trained healthcare provider places three small leads (thin needles) in strategic locations around your ear.
These leads connect to a small stimulator that is pre-programmed to send gentle electrical electrical impulses that target nerve branches linked to the brain’s pain, mood, and stress centers.
This stimulation helps reduce pain signals and promote comfort — without sedating your brain or risking dependency.
Most people describe the sensation as mild or barely noticeable, and many stop feeling it altogether after a short time — but the device continues to work in the background.
Morph is an FDA-cleared device for teens aged 11–18 with functional abdominal pain associated with IBS. Worn behind the ear, it gently stimulates nerves to help reduce pain. No drugs. No implant. No addiction risk.
What to Expect
Quick, in-office application by a trained provider
Comfortable, discreet wear for up to 5 days
No daily medication or complicated routines
Non-addictive, drug-free relief
Safety Information
Not for use in patients with pacemakers, hemophilia, or psoriasis near the ear
Must be worn on clean, intact skin; allergy to adhesive is rare
Not suitable for submersion
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Yes. The Morph device is FDA-cleared for use in adolescents with IBS and applied only by trained professionals.
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Most teens feel only a slight sensation during placement and may notice a gentle tingling at first. This fades quickly and is not painful.
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Yes, in most cases. The device is secured with adhesive and designed for everyday activities. Always follow your provider’s activity guidelines.
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Not necessarily. Many teens use it alongside dietary changes, stress management, and other therapies their doctor recommends.
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Ask your teen’s healthcare provider if the Morph device is available in their clinic. It must be applied in a clinical setting by a trained professional.
Morph is FDA-cleared to reduce functional abdominal pain associated with IBS in patients 11–18 years of age only. Always consult a licensed medical provider before beginning treatment.
ASK YOUR TEEN’S
gastroenterologist or pediatrician if Morph is an option for their adolescent IBS pain. Relief can often begin on the first day of use.