Vagus nerve stimulation for complex regional pain syndrome
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adding a gentle, non-invasive nerve stimulation (like a small electrical pulse on your ear) to standard rehabilitation can help reduce pain and improve function in people with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) affecting the hand. It aims to see if this extra treatment offers more relief than rehabilitation alone.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with CRPS type I (a specific type of chronic pain condition) in your hand after an injury like a fracture, surgery, or immobilization.
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- Your CRPS started from an injury to your hand or arm, not from a stroke.
- You are willing to take part and sign a consent form.
- You do not have other conditions that would affect your recovery, such as severe heart or kidney problems, cancer, arthritis in the hand, or blood clots in the arm.
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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