Non-invasive auricular vagus nerve stimulation in fibromyalgia: Impacts on autonomic function, central sensitization and pain catastrophizing
This pilot study suggests that tVNS may be a safe, well-tolerated, and effective intervention for modulating autonomic and central mechanisms in fibromyalgia. The results support further controlled trials to define optimal protocols and assess long-term outcomes.
Authors
- Anna Maria Risa
- Sonia Farah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9815-2621)
- Marco Di Carlo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0906-4647)
- Fausto Salaffi
- Maria Giovanna Lommano
- Piercarlo Sarzi‐Puttini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8673-5133)
- Benedetta Bianchi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0362-0825)
Institutions
- Marche Polytechnic University (IT)
- University of Milan (IT)
- Istituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Joint Bone Spine
- Published
- 2025-09-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbspin.2025.105966
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.84