Vagus nerve stimulation for fibromyalgia pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if a non-invasive device that stimulates the vagus nerve can help reduce pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is a potential treatment option for those who have had persistent pain for at least three months.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia for at least 3 months.
- Your average pain score is 4 or higher on a 0-to-10 scale (0 = no pain, 10 = worst pain).
- You do not have a heart condition like an irregular heartbeat, a pacemaker, or an implanted defibrillator.
- You have not had a major psychiatric hospitalization in the last 3 months.
- You are not pregnant and have not had vagus nerve stimulation treatment in the past 2 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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