๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-04-16

taVNS Treatment for Fibromyalgia (NCT04777500)

Applying Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation to Treat Fibromyalgia

๐ŸŸก Not Yet Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic โš™๏ธ Medical Device Protocol Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

In this research study we want to learn more about if transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), a safe electrical stimulation tool, can relieve Fibromyalgia pain. A total of 60 subjects with Fibromyalgia will be enrolled in this study at Massachusetts General Hospital, Charlestown Navy Yard campus.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Massachusetts General Hospital โ€” Charlestown, Massachusetts

Age range: 18 Years to 65 Years

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Massachusetts General Hospital โ€” Charlestown, Massachusetts

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (617) 726-5004

Email: meshel@mgh.harvard.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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