Nerve stimulation for fibromyalgia in veterans
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a mild ear nerve stimulation device can reduce pain for veterans with fibromyalgia. It also looks at how the brain changes with treatment using MRI scans for some participants.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 years or older (or 20 to 60 if you do the MRI part)
- Have a doctor-confirmed diagnosis of fibromyalgia
- Have had pain rated 4 or higher out of 10 in the last 3 months
- Have healthy skin around your ear (where the device goes)
- Not be pregnant, have seizure history, or certain skin conditions
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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