Nerve stimulation for long-term muscle and joint pain
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a non-invasive device that stimulates the vagus nerve (a key nerve in your body) to help reduce chronic muscle or joint pain. It is for people whose pain may be linked to problems with the body's automatic functions, like heart rate and digestion.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have had muscle or joint pain for at least 12 weeks.
- You have symptoms of autonomic dysfunction (like dizziness, digestive issues, or trouble regulating body temperature), as measured by a questionnaire.
- You are not pregnant and do not have severe heart disease or a heart condition being investigated.
- You do not have any implanted medical devices, such as a pacemaker or hearing aid implant.
- You are willing to follow study procedures for about 6 weeks and can complete questionnaires in English.
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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