Shock therapy for arthritis? mild zaps aim to calm Kids' joint pain
NCT ID NCT05710640
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study tested a device that sends mild electrical pulses through the skin to stimulate the vagus nerve, aiming to reduce pain and inflammation in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). The trial enrolled 18 participants aged 5-18 and compared active stimulation to a sham (fake) treatment. The study was terminated early, so results are limited, but the approach was considered safe and aimed at easing symptoms rather than curing the disease.
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Locations
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Division of Pediatric Rheumatology at the University of Utah School of Medicine and Primary Children's Hospital
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84132, United States
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Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, Cohen Children's Medical Center: Pediatric Rheumatology
Lake Success, New York, 11040, United States
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Indiana University Medical Center: Riley Hospital for Children Department of Pediatric Rheumatology
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
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Nemours Children's Health: Department of Pediatric Rheumatology
Orlando, Florida, 32827, United States
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Seattle Children's Hospital: Rheumatology Clinic
Seattle, Washington, 98105, United States
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Stephen D. Hassenfield Children's Center at NYU Langone Health
New York, New York, 10016, United States
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University of California San Francisco School of Medicine: Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Rheumatology
San Francisco, California, 94158, United States
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