FIBROMYALGIA

This study aimed to see if the Sana device could improve quality of life and reduce pain in people with fibromyalgia. It planned to compare the active device to a sham (fake) device in about 100 adults aged 18 to 65 who had fibromyalgia symptoms for at least 3 years. However, the…

This study tests whether a single session of a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called cerebellar tDCS can reduce pain and change brain activity in women with fibromyalgia. The trial involves 92 right-handed women aged 18-65 with confirmed fibromyalgia and moderate to sev…

This study looks at whether cannabis oil can help reduce pain and improve sleep in people with fibromyalgia who have not found relief from other treatments. About 65 adults will take cannabis oil, and researchers will track pain levels, side effects, and how well patients follow …

This study aimed to see if a single 60-minute session of inhaled nitrous oxide (laughing gas) could reduce pain in people with fibromyalgia. It planned to enroll adults aged 18-75 with moderate to severe pain. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled…

This study tests whether a full-spectrum cannabis extract with different doses of CBD and THC can help women with fibromyalgia, a condition causing widespread pain, fatigue, and sleep problems. Thirty-six women aged 18 to 60 will take the extract for six months, with doses adjust…

This study tests whether virtual long-term follow-up care using Lin Health can improve daily life for people with fibromyalgia. Researchers will enroll 300 adults from Mayo Clinic's fibromyalgia clinic. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive the virtual behavioral heal…

This study looks at whether slow breathing techniques can improve heart rate and exercise performance in 159 women with fibromyalgia. Participants will do bicep curls after either slow or normal breathing. The goal is to see if breathing patterns help with exercise confidence and…

This study explores whether specific colors of light presented to the eyes can lessen chronic pain in people with low back pain or fibromyalgia. Sixty adults will wear a light device for 2 hours daily over 5 days. The goal is to understand how light affects pain sensitivity and t…

This study tests an experimental drug called ONO-1110 in 160 Japanese adults with fibromyalgia, a condition causing widespread pain. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo for 8 weeks to see if it safely reduces pain. The goal is to find a new treatment option for mana…

This study tests whether a gentle, low-level electrical therapy called microcurrent can help reduce pain and improve daily life for people with fibromyalgia. About 50 adults will use a device at home alongside their usual pain care. The goal is to see if this safe, self-administe…

This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) meditation can reduce the impact of fibromyalgia, a chronic pain condition. About 40 adults with fibromyalgia will try both an active VR meditation program and a sham (fake) VR version, comparing how each affects their symptoms. The g…

This study compares two types of acupuncture (personalized electro-acupuncture and auricular-acupuncture) with usual care for treating chronic pain. About 360 adults with musculoskeletal pain or fibromyalgia will be assigned to one of three groups. The goal is to see which approa…

This study tested an 8-week mindfulness-based yoga program for adults with fibromyalgia. Participants did gentle yoga, breathing exercises, and mindfulness at home via video calls. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce pain and improve daily function compared to stand…

This study looks at whether supervised physical activity helps people with fibromyalgia stay active longer than just getting advice. Fibromyalgia causes fatigue and pain, and inactivity can make symptoms worse. The study involves 330 adults who are currently sedentary and will ei…

This study tests Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), a type of talk therapy that teaches people to reinterpret pain signals, for chronic widespread pain and fibromyalgia. Fifteen adults will track their pain, mood, sleep, and activity multiple times daily during a baseline period an…

This study looks at whether applying peppermint oil to the skin can help reduce chronic pain and improve daily activities in people with fibromyalgia. Researchers will also check if this treatment is cost-effective compared to standard care. About 175 adults with fibromyalgia wil…

This study uses a special radioactive tracer and PET/MRI scans to track white blood cells in the brain. Researchers want to see if these cells enter the brain in people with multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, or chronic fatigue syndrome, compared to healthy volunteers. The goal is…

This study looks at whether stressful or traumatic experiences increase the chance of developing fibromyalgia. Researchers will follow 534 adults—some with rheumatologic diseases and some healthy—for 12 months. Participants complete questionnaires about their life events, health,…

This study looks back at the medical records of up to 4 million people who received physical or occupational therapy for muscle and joint problems. Researchers want to see how different therapy approaches affect recovery and quality of life. No new treatments are tested—the goal …

This study is translating and testing a questionnaire that measures how chronic pain affects sexual function and satisfaction. It involves 170 Turkish adults with conditions like fibromyalgia or chronic back/neck pain who are in a stable relationship. The goal is to provide a rel…

This study looks back at the medical records of 2,500 people who had thinking and memory tests before and after hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). The goal is to see if HBOT is linked to improvements in cognitive function for patients with traumatic brain injury, stroke, fibromyal…

This study looks at whether light, self-paced swimming is a safe and tolerable activity for people with ME/CFS and related conditions like Long COVID and POTS. Participants use a phone app to track their symptoms and heart rate variability before and after swimming. The goal is t…