Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Symptom Severity, Sleep Quality, Central Sensitization, and Kinesiophobia in Fibromyalgia

Lead Sponsor:

Hatice Betigul Meral

Conditions:

Fibromyalgia (FM)

Chronic Pain

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and sensitivity to touch. Current treatments often provide only partial relief. This ...

Detailed Description

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain syndrome associated with widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and autonomic dysregulation. Current treatments provide only partial relief, ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age between 18 and 65 years
  • Diagnosis of fibromyalgia according to the 2016 revised ACR criteria
  • Receiving stable pharmacological and/or non-pharmacological treatment for at least 3 months
  • Ability to understand study procedures and provide informed consent

Exclusion

  • Pregnancy
  • History of epilepsy or cardiac arrhythmia
  • Acute or chronic infection
  • Heart failure (NYHA class II-IV)
  • Renal failure stage II or higher
  • Active malignancy
  • Psychotic disorders or current psychiatric treatment
  • Diagnosis of immune-mediated rheumatic disease

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 10 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 25 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07173400

Start Date

January 10 2025

End Date

June 25 2025

Last Update

September 15 2025

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Istanbul Medipol University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Istanbul, Bagcılar, Turkey (Türkiye), 34815