Safety and efficacy of vagus nerve stimulation in fibromyalgia: a phase I/II proof of concept trial
Lange G, Janal MN, Maniker A, FitzGibbons J, Fobler M, Cook D, Natelson BH
Pain Medicine · 2011
Key finding
Side effects were similar to those reported in patients treated with VNS for epilepsy or depression and, in addition, dry mouth and fatigue were reported.
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- Condition
- Fibromyalgia
- Stimulation
- iVNS
- Evidence tier
- Controlled Clinical Trial
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Lange, G., Janal, M. N., Maniker, A., FitzGibbons, J., Fobler, M., Cook, D., & Natelson, B. H. (2011). Safety and efficacy of vagus nerve stimulation in fibromyalgia: a phase I/II proof of concept trial. Pain Medicine, 12(9), 1406-1413. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1526-4637.2011.01203.x
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