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Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) as a Treatment for Fibromyalgia Patients

Massachusetts General Hospital
NCT IDNCT06009159ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Target enrollment

60

Study length

about 2.3 years

Ages

18–80

Locations

1 site in MA

About this study

Researchers are testing whether vagus nerve stimulation can improve pain and related symptoms in people with fibromyalgia. The treatment involves using a device to stimulate the vagus nerve. The trial will last approximately 852 days.

Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.

What participants do

  • 1.Use Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Primary goalA modified McGill Pain Questionnaire

Participation effort

Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.

Time + visits
Low6%
Logistics
Moderate50%

Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.

Trial highlights

Treatment details

Auto-extracted from trial records to preview treatments and outcomes.

Endpoints

Primary: A modified McGill Pain Questionnaire

Secondary: Blood inflammation marker, Medical Outcomes Study Questionnaire Short Form 36, Medical Outcomes Study Sleep Scale, Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory

Devices

therapeutic

Body systems

Musculoskeletal