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Massage or nerve stimulation: which eases fibromyalgia pain?

NCT ID NCT07425652

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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

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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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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 66 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2026

Expected to finish

Jan 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Having been diagnosed with fibromyalgia * Being female between the ages of 18-65 * Volunteering to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed neurological and infectious diseases * Uncontrolled endocrine and/or autoimmune diseases * Serious psychiatric disorders (bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, psychosis, etc.) * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Malignancy * History of known arrhythmia or any implanted electronic device * Presence of sensory loss * Acute inflammation, open wounds, erythema in massage areas * History of any surgery within the last 6 months * Having received physical therapy for FM within the last 6 months and/or being included in a new treatment program during the study period

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

fibromyalgia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Fibromyalgia

How to take part

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Gazi Mustafa Kemal Occupational and Environmental Diseases Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Ankara, 06560, Turkey (Türkiye)

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