Ear stimulation device tested for lupus fatigue
NCT ID NCT07256067
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear (vagus nerve) can reduce fatigue in women with lupus. Fifty women aged 35 to 55 took part. Half received the real stimulation plus aerobic exercise, while the other half received a sham device plus the same exercise. The goal was to see if the nerve stimulation could improve tiredness and walking ability.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to ease fatigue in people with lupus, improving daily life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the effect might be small or due to the exercise alone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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faculty of Physical Therapy
Giza, Egpt, 12613, Egypt
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