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New treatment option for Fibromyalgia
Official title Vagus Nerve Stimulation(VNS) As Treatment For Fibromyalgia Patients
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06009159
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Fibromyalgia (FM) is a syndrome with clinical symptoms involving multiple systems. The efficacy of current treatments is inadequate, and more alternative modalities are needed for the management of FM patients.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 80
You may be able to join if
- Subject is 18 to 80 years old, including both male and female people.
- Subject has a documented diagnosis of FM for at least three months. This requirement is to avoid the uncertainty of an unstable pain condition and to...
- Subject has a pain score of 4 or above (numeric pain score: 0 - 10 from no pain to worst pain).
You likely can't join if
- Subject has current cardiac arrhythmia or had implanted cardiac pacemaker or AICD device.
- Subject has major psychiatric disorder required hospitalization in the last 3 months.
- Subject has active infection at the site of device application.
- Subject has recurrent syncope symptoms within the past three months.
- Subject is pregnant.
- Subject has had VNS treatment within the past two months. .
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 80 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.