Shocking pain away: brain zaps and exercise ease fibromyalgia
NCT ID NCT03371225
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study tested a treatment called tDCS, which uses mild electrical current to stimulate the brain, combined with aerobic exercise, to see if it could improve pain control in people with fibromyalgia. 116 adults with fibromyalgia took part. The goal was to understand how these treatments affect the body's natural pain-fighting system.
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Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital for Continuing Care
Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138, United States
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