Vagus nerve stimulation for fibromyalgia pain relief
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a device that uses gentle electrical pulses on the ear to stimulate the vagus nerve, which may help reduce fibromyalgia pain and sensitivity. You will not know if you are receiving the real stimulation or a placebo to ensure unbiased results.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 79 years old
- You have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia for more than 6 months
- Your average pain level is moderate to high (at least 4 out of 10)
- You can understand instructions and use the device or have a caregiver who can operate it while you give feedback
- You do not have a heart rhythm disorder, an implanted electrical or magnetic device, or serious mental illness like schizophrenia
- You are not pregnant
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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