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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

fibromyalgia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Gazi Mustafa Kemal Occupational and Environmental Diseases Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Ankara, 06560, Turkey (Türkiye)

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