50female patients diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus according to the 2010 Revised American College of Rheumatology (ACR). Their age will range from 35 to 55 years. The participants will be selected from one major healthcare institutions: Al Kaser Al Ayni Teaching hospital, will be randomly equally distributed into two groups. Group A :(Treatment Group): This group includes 25 patients diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus according to the 2010 Revised American College of Rheumatology (ACR),and will receive transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS), combined with aerobic exercise alongside medical treatment. Patients will receive 3 sessions per week for 6 weeks, the time of session is 45 - 60 min according to patient ability. Group B :( Control Group) This group includes 25 patients diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus according to the 2010 Revised American College of Rheumatology (ACR)and will receive sham transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) using the same device and electrode placement. They will also perform the same 40-minute aerobic exercise program alongside medical treatment. Patients will receive 3 sessions per week for 6 weeks.
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Fatigue severity scale
Timeframe: 6 weeks