Ear nerve stimulation for chronic low back pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if stimulating the vagus nerve through the ear can reduce chronic low back pain in people who haven't gotten enough relief from painkillers. It aims to see if this non-invasive treatment can help manage pain without medication.
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Who can take part
- You are between 30 and 60 years old.
- You have had low back pain for more than 6 months that is moderate to severe (pain score of 5 or higher on a 0-10 scale in the past month).
- Your pain is not caused by a specific injury, surgery, or nerve problems like sciatica.
- You have tried painkillers (like NSAIDs or paracetamol) but they did not help or caused side effects.
- You are not taking opioid pain medication or blood thinners.
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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