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Ear nerve zaps show promise for fibromyalgia pain and fatigue

NCT ID NCT07577102

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul Gelisim University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether stimulating a nerve in the ear (taVNS) can help people with fibromyalgia feel better and exercise more. 90 adults with fibromyalgia were split into three groups: one-sided stimulation, both ears, or just a home exercise program. Over two weeks, researchers measured symptoms like pain, anxiety, sleep, and how many reps they could do. The goal was to see if adding nerve stimulation to exercise gives extra benefits.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-drug way to ease fibromyalgia symptoms and improve exercise ability.
What could go wrong
This is a small, short-term study (2 weeks, 90 people) with no blinding, so results may not be reliable or last long-term.

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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.

FIBROMYALGIA SYNDROME

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Darülaceze Medical Center

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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