Ear zaps aim to soothe chikungunya joint pain
Symptom relief
Ongoing
This study tests a painless ear stimulation technique (taVNS) to reduce chronic joint pain in people who had Chikungunya fever. 51 adults with pain lasting at least 3 months will receive either real stimulation, a standard TENS treatment, or a placebo. The goal is to see if this …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidade Federal de Pernambuco • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:41 UTC