Vagus nerve stimulation: a novel approach for refractory rheumatoid arthritis
Shabbir AA, Afaq M, Mohsin O, Anvery SFA, Mehmood S, Tariq MB, Farhan K
Clinical Rheumatology · 2026
Key finding
Study examining rheumatoid arthritis using iVNS.
- Condition
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Stimulation
- iVNS
- Evidence tier
- Controlled Clinical Trial
- Participants
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Cite this study
Shabbir, A. A., Afaq, M., Mohsin, O., Anvery, S. F. A., Mehmood, S., Tariq, M. B., & Farhan, K. (2026). Vagus nerve stimulation: a novel approach for refractory rheumatoid arthritis. Clinical Rheumatology, 45(1), 1-3. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10067-025-07875-1
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