Massage or nerve stimulation: which eases fibromyalgia pain?
NCT ID NCT07425652
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests two non-invasive treatments—connective tissue massage and vagus nerve stimulation—alone or together, in 66 women with fibromyalgia. The goal is to see if these methods improve pain, sleep, fatigue, and quality of life. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups and followed for several weeks.
What this could mean
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Active substance
connective tissue massage and transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward effective non-drug options for managing fibromyalgia symptoms like pain and fatigue.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 66 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatments may not provide significant relief.
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Locations
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Gazi Mustafa Kemal Occupational and Environmental Diseases Hospital
RECRUITINGAnkara, 06560, Turkey (Türkiye)
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