Ear Acupuncture for Fibromyalgia Pain and Nerve Balance
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether acupuncture needles placed in the ear can help reduce pain and improve nerve system balance in people with fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia causes widespread muscle pain and fatigue, and this trial explores whether ear acupuncture might offer relief.
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Who can take part
- You have a confirmed fibromyalgia diagnosis from a rheumatologist using the 2016 ACR criteria
- You are female and between 35 and 64 years old
- You do not have a heart rhythm disorder like permanent atrial fibrillation
- You do not have a pacemaker or other implanted heart device
- You do not have COPD (chronic lung disease) or take certain heart or breathing medications
- You are willing to receive acupuncture needles in your ears and sign a consent form
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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