Can a nerve zap in the ear ease chikungunya joint pain?
Symptom relief
Ongoing
This study tests a gentle electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve in the ear (taVNS) to reduce chronic joint pain in the legs caused by Chikungunya fever. 51 adults with pain lasting at least 3 months will be randomly assigned to taVNS, standard TENS, or a sham device. The goal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidade Federal de Pernambuco • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC