FIBROMYALGIA

This study tested if combining pain education with a medication called propranolol could help people with chronic low back pain or fibromyalgia. It was a small, early-stage trial to see if the approach was practical and acceptable to patients, and to get a first look at whether i…

This study tested whether adding a TENS unit—a small device that delivers mild electrical pulses through the skin—to standard physical therapy helps reduce pain caused by movement in people with fibromyalgia. It involved 459 adults with a fibromyalgia diagnosis who were already r…

This study tested whether a home-based brain stimulation treatment could reduce pain and improve daily life for women with fibromyalgia. Researchers wanted to see if people who typically respond well to placebo treatments would get more benefit from the real stimulation. Particip…

This study tested whether a special suit that delivers mild electrical stimulation could help people with fibromyalgia. Twenty-eight participants wore either an active or inactive version of the suit for two weeks to see if it reduced pain, fatigue, and improved their quality of …

This study tested whether an 8-week foot muscle training program could help reduce foot pain and improve function for people with fibromyalgia. Twenty-seven adults with fibromyalgia completed the structured exercise program. Researchers measured changes in foot pain, sensitivity …

This study tested whether a targeted injection near neck nerves, called a stellate ganglion block, could help people with fibromyalgia who still had significant pain despite taking a standard medication. 68 participants were randomly assigned to receive either the real nerve bloc…

This study tested whether adding a program of home-based posture exercises to standard medication could help people with fibromyalgia. Researchers measured if the exercises improved pain sensitivity, spinal flexibility, sleep, anxiety, and quality of life. The study involved 55 a…

This study tested a one-time class designed to teach pain science and coping skills to youth (ages 10-18) with chronic pain. The goal was to see if the class was practical to run and acceptable to young participants. Researchers also checked if the class might help reduce how muc…

This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), could improve pain relief when added to standard rehabilitation exercises for people with fibromyalgia. Forty-two patients were randomly assigned to r…

This study tested if a smartphone app could help make psychological therapy for fibromyalgia more personal and effective. Researchers worked with 36 people who have fibromyalgia to see if the app could track their progress during therapy and alert their therapist if adjustments w…

This study tested whether adding cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy) to standard physical therapy helps people with fibromyalgia feel better. It involved 66 adults with long-term fibromyalgia symptoms. Researchers compared pain levels and quality of life between…

This study tested whether a 12-week home exercise program could help women with fibromyalgia. Sixty participants were randomly assigned to either follow the exercise plan or continue their usual care. Researchers measured changes in pain, fatigue, mood, and quality of life to see…

This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique could reduce pain and other symptoms in people with fibromyalgia. It involved 100 women and specifically looked at how much a person's belief in treatment (the placebo effect) influenced the results. Researchers…

This study tested a gentle, non-drug treatment for fibromyalgia pain in veterans. Fifty participants received either real or fake electrical stimulation on their ears to see if it reduced pain and improved function. Researchers used brain scans to try to understand how the treatm…

This study tested whether a 6-week walking program delivered over the phone could help people with arthritis manage their symptoms. Researchers enrolled 267 adults with various forms of arthritis and randomly assigned them to start the program immediately or after a year. The pro…

This study tested whether a supervised, indoor exercise program could improve symptoms for people with fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). For four months, 165 adult participants followed a twice-weekly gym routine of aerobic, strength, and flexibility exercises. Res…

This study looked at whether intravenous (IV) lidocaine treatment could improve sleep and quality of life for people with fibromyalgia. Researchers reviewed the records of 51 patients who received the IV treatment to see if their pain, sleep scores, and overall well-being improve…

This study tested whether a new drug called ASP8062 could safely reduce pain and improve daily function for people with fibromyalgia. For 8 weeks, 183 participants received either the drug or a placebo pill, and researchers tracked their pain levels, side effects, and quality of …

This study tested whether an 8-week strength training program could help people with fibromyalgia. Researchers measured if the training improved participants' balance, muscle strength, and key symptoms like pain, fatigue, and sleep quality. The goal was to see if regular exercise…

This study tested whether sound therapy could help reduce pain for women with fibromyalgia. Forty women participated, with half receiving relaxation sessions with sound therapy using tuning forks and half receiving relaxation alone. Researchers measured changes in pain, anxiety, …

This study tested a 3-session online self-management program designed to help people with fibromyalgia cope with chronic jaw and facial muscle pain. The program taught 107 participants about pain science, guided them through jaw exercises and self-massage, and provided lifestyle …

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) is a practical and acceptable way to help teenagers with long-lasting muscle and bone pain. Researchers wanted to see if combining VR with standard physical therapy could help teens move better and feel less afraid of pain. The…

This study tested whether an 8-week mindfulness program delivered through a smartphone app could help people with fibromyalgia manage their pain and other symptoms. About 54 participants were randomly assigned to either use the mindfulness app with weekly videos and daily trackin…

This study tested whether a combination of non-invasive brain stimulation and exercise could help reduce pain for people with fibromyalgia. Researchers worked with 116 adults whose pain wasn't well-controlled by common medications. They compared the effects of brain stimulation, …

This study tested whether adding a gentle hands-on therapy called strain counterstrain to standard care helps women with fibromyalgia. 105 participants were split into groups to compare standard care alone versus standard care plus the new therapy over three weeks. Researchers me…

This study tested whether a 12-week relaxation training program could help people with fibromyalgia manage their chronic pain and improve their quality of life. It compared the relaxation program to a placebo treatment in 80 adult participants. The main goal was to see if this no…

This study tested whether a non-drug sleep therapy could reduce pain in women with fibromyalgia. Researchers compared two behavioral sleep programs to see if better sleep could change how the brain processes pain signals. The goal was to see if this relatively brief therapy could…

This study aimed to understand how the interaction between an acupuncturist and a patient affects pain relief. Researchers scanned the brains of both fibromyalgia patients and their acupuncturists simultaneously during treatment sessions. The goal was to see if their brain activi…

This study looked at whether symptoms of fibromyalgia, especially those related to the body's automatic functions (like heart rate and digestion), are connected to changes in blood vessels at the back of the eye. Researchers compared eye scans from 80 people—some with fibromyalgi…

This study aimed to understand how certain immune system proteins (autoantibodies) relate to fibromyalgia symptoms. Researchers compared 164 female participants—fibromyalgia patients with high or low antibody levels and healthy controls—using blood tests, skin samples, and brain …

This study followed over 2,300 adults in Chile for one year to understand how common chronic pain is and how it connects to mental health, loneliness, and work stress. Researchers called participants to track their pain levels, mood, sleep, and daily life impact over 12 months. T…

This study aimed to understand the link between fibromyalgia and muscle loss (sarcopenia) by comparing blood samples. Researchers analyzed the blood of 66 women, divided into three groups: those with both conditions, those with just fibromyalgia, and healthy individuals. The goal…

This study aimed to find out how many women visiting a pain clinic for conditions like fibromyalgia also had iron deficiency. Researchers surveyed 81 women about their symptoms and menstrual history to identify those at risk, then offered lab tests and iron treatment if needed. T…

This study aimed to understand if a problem with how the brain sends signals to muscles is a cause of the severe fatigue in fibromyalgia. Researchers compared electrical signals in the leg muscles of 37 women with fibromyalgia to those of healthy women during a strength test. The…

This study aimed to identify the key factors that limit daily functional capacity in people with fibromyalgia. Researchers measured pain, fatigue, strength, mobility, sleep, and mental health in 42 adult volunteers with fibromyalgia. The goal was to gather information to better u…

This study aimed to test a new questionnaire designed to measure posture habits and body awareness in people with fibromyalgia. Researchers gave the questionnaire, along with other standard surveys about pain and daily life impact, to 100 patients in Turkey. The goal was to see i…

This study aimed to understand how different types of touch, like gentle brushing or tapping, affect pain perception in people with fibromyalgia. Researchers compared 80 people, some with fibromyalgia and some without chronic pain, measuring their responses to touch and pain test…

This study aimed to understand if women with fibromyalgia experience more chronic pelvic pain and pelvic floor problems than women without fibromyalgia. Researchers compared 128 women, some with fibromyalgia and some without, by asking them to fill out detailed questionnaires abo…

This study aimed to understand how certain social media habits, like 'doomscrolling' through negative news, might affect people living with fibromyalgia. Researchers surveyed 173 adults with fibromyalgia to see if compulsive social media use was linked to worse pain, sleep, and d…

This study explored whether how people think about their pain affects their mood after physical activity. Researchers compared two thinking strategies in 47 adults with fibromyalgia: focusing on the pain (rumination) versus focusing on something else (distraction). They measured …

This study aimed to better understand the link between repetitive negative thinking (called rumination) and the emotional symptoms often experienced by people with fibromyalgia. Researchers enrolled 107 French-speaking adults diagnosed with fibromyalgia. The main goal was to expl…