Ear needles may ease fibromyalgia pain and steady nerves
NCT ID NCT07641374
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether semi-permanent ear acupuncture can help women with fibromyalgia feel less pain and improve how their nervous system works. Thirty women aged 35 to 64 will get weekly treatments for five weeks. Researchers will measure pain sensitivity and heart rate changes to see if the acupuncture helps.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 30 people
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- Expected to start
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Jun 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Aug 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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35 to 64 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Confirmed diagnosis of Fibromyalgia by a Rheumatologist according to the 2016 ACR (American College of Rheumatology) criteria. * Female sex. * Aged between 35 and 64 years. * Signed written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of cardiac rhythm disorders such as permanent Atrial Fibrillation. * Patients with Pacemakers. * Subjects affected by Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) * Patients taking continuous medications that can alter the autonomic response (e.g., beta-blockers, antiarrhythmics, inhaled beta2-agonists). * Subjects with specific contraindications to auricular acupuncture.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Pain Therapy Clinic, Lonigo (VI)
Lonigo, VICENZA, 36045, Italy
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