FIBROMYALGIA

This early-phase study tests whether MDMA-assisted therapy can reduce pain in 20 adults with fibromyalgia. Participants receive MDMA combined with psychotherapy and undergo brain scans to see how the drug affects pain and the bond between patient and therapist. The goal is to und…

This study tests whether core shamanism—sessions with drumming, rattling, and discussion—can help reduce pain and other symptoms in women with fibromyalgia. Twenty-five participants will attend up to five sessions while researchers measure pain, heart rate, breathing, and brain a…

This study compares two drugs, pregabalin and mirogabalin, to see which works better for fibromyalgia pain. About 674 adults with moderate to severe fibromyalgia who haven't tried these medications will take one of the drugs for several weeks. The main goal is to see how many peo…

This study investigates whether drinking plasma-activated water—water treated with light and nano gold particles to create smaller water clusters—can safely improve symptoms in people with fibromyalgia, a condition causing widespread pain. Researchers will measure changes in bloo…

This study tests two non-invasive treatments—connective tissue massage and vagus nerve stimulation—alone or together, in 66 women with fibromyalgia. The goal is to see if these methods improve pain, sleep, fatigue, and quality of life. Participants will be randomly assigned to on…

This study tests whether acupuncture can make opioid painkillers more effective for people with fibromyalgia. About 45 adults who already take daily opioids will receive either real acupuncture or a sham (fake) version. Researchers will measure pain changes after an opioid dose t…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can reduce pain and depression in people with fibromyalgia. About 36 adults with chronic pain, some also depressed, will receive either real or sham (fake) rTMS to two brain areas. Researchers will tr…

This study tests whether a non-invasive procedure called vestibulocortical stimulation (VCS) can reduce pain and improve quality of life in people with fibromyalgia. VCS involves gently irrigating the ear canal with temperate water using a plastic syringe. The trial will compare …

This study tests whether using a bright light device for one hour each morning, combined with a consistent sleep schedule, can improve symptoms of fibromyalgia—a condition causing widespread pain and fatigue. Researchers at the University of Michigan are recruiting 390 adults wit…

This study tests whether adding foot reflexology to standard physical therapy can reduce pain and improve sleep in women with fibromyalgia. Sixty women aged 18–65 will receive either standard therapy alone or standard therapy plus foot reflexology twice a week for six weeks. Rese…

This study tests whether a noninvasive ultrasound device can reduce pain in people with fibromyalgia. 180 adults will receive either real or sham ultrasound to a brain area linked to pain, over four sessions in one month. Researchers will track pain scores and symptom impact for …

This study tests a small, FDA-cleared device that gently stimulates nerves in the ear to reduce pain and improve daily function in 240 veterans with fibromyalgia. Half will get the real device, half a sham, and researchers will track pain levels and brain activity over 24 weeks. …

This study tests whether taking oral magnesium can reduce pain and other symptoms in people with fibromyalgia who haven't gotten better with standard treatments. About 86 adults aged 18-65 will be randomly assigned to receive magnesium or a placebo. The main goal is to see if mag…

This study tests a short behavioral treatment delivered over Zoom to help adults with fibromyalgia, lupus, chronic pelvic pain, or chronic low back pain. The goal is to reduce pain, disability, and related issues like anxiety or depression. Participants will learn strategies to m…

This study looks at whether adding esketamine to standard fibromyalgia treatments can reduce pain more quickly and effectively. About 92 adults with fibromyalgia who haven't gotten enough relief from other treatments will take part. Researchers will compare pain levels between th…

This study tests a psychosomatic program for people with fibromyalgia, a condition causing widespread pain. The program combines group talks to reframe how patients think about their symptoms, plus museum therapy. Researchers aim to see if this approach reduces distress and impro…

This study tests whether a device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear (transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation) can help people with chronic fatigue from fibromyalgia or long COVID get more benefit from exercise. 60 adults who still feel very tired after a standard exercise …

This study tests whether an 8-week program of mindfulness and body awareness, held in a university museum, can reduce pain and improve quality of life for women with fibromyalgia. About 44 women will be randomly assigned to either the museum program or a control group. The goal i…

This study compares two different exercise programs combined with dietary advice to see which better reduces symptoms in people who have both fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome. Researchers will enroll 30 adults aged 30 to 65 with moderate to severe IBS and confirmed fibro…

This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called deep rTMS to see if it can reduce chronic pain from nerve damage or fibromyalgia. About 70 adults with daily pain will receive either real or fake (sham) treatment over 3 months. The goal is to measure pain relief…

This study tests whether a digital sleep therapy program (Sleepio) can improve quality of life and movement in 142 adults with fibromyalgia who also have trouble sleeping. Participants will use the program at home for 10 weeks and wear devices to track sleep and activity. Researc…

This study is testing whether an online course can help people with multiple sclerosis, long COVID, fibromyalgia, or cancer-related fatigue adopt healthier diets and self-care habits. Researchers will measure changes in quality of life, fatigue, and mental health. The goal is to …

This study looks at whether walking outdoors, with help from a treadmill and a mobile app, can improve heart and lung function and quality of life in women with fibromyalgia. About 54 women aged 25-55 who haven't exercised regularly will take part. The goal is to see if this appr…

This study tests whether personalized exercise and a gentle nerve stimulation device can reduce pain, improve sleep, and ease fatigue in people with fibromyalgia. About 75 adults with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue will be split into three groups: one gets exercise plus standar…

This study compares two medications, pregabalin and a newer drug called crisugabalin, to see which works better for easing fibromyalgia pain. Over 1,100 adults with moderate to severe fibromyalgia will take one of the two drugs, and researchers will measure how many get at least …

This Phase 3 study tests whether AXS-14 (esreboxetine) can help manage fibromyalgia symptoms like pain and fatigue. About 620 adults with fibromyalgia will take the drug or a placebo daily. The study uses a 'randomized withdrawal' design to see how long the drug's effects last.

This study compares taking pregabalin alone versus pregabalin plus venlafaxine for fibromyalgia, a condition causing widespread pain and fatigue. Researchers want to see if the combination provides better pain relief without more side effects. The study will enroll 750 adults wit…

This study compares a video-based exercise program (using Nintendo Switch Ring Fit Adventure) to a standard home exercise program in women aged 30-70 with fibromyalgia. The goal is to see if the game-based approach improves pain, balance, mobility, and quality of life more than t…

This study tests whether adding a nasal spray drug called dexmedetomidine to the standard medication pregabalin can better relieve pain in people with fibromyalgia. The trial will enroll 400 adults with moderate to severe fibromyalgia who haven't found relief from non-drug treatm…

This study tests whether adding a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS to a structured pain coping program can help people with fibromyalgia feel better. About 68 adults with fibromyalgia will take part. They will all go through the same program of pain ed…

This study compares pregabalin alone versus pregabalin plus desvenlafaxine for treating fibromyalgia, a condition causing widespread pain and fatigue. Researchers will enroll 384 adults with moderate to severe pain that hasn't improved with non-drug treatments. The goal is to see…

This study compares pregabalin alone versus pregabalin plus toludesvenlafaxine for fibromyalgia, a condition causing widespread pain and fatigue. Researchers will enroll 384 adults with moderate to severe pain that hasn't responded to non-drug treatments. The goal is to see if th…

This study tests whether a 6-week virtual reality exercise program can help people with fibromyalgia manage their symptoms better than standard exercise. 80 adults with fibromyalgia will be randomly assigned to either the VR exercise group or a regular exercise group. The goal is…

This study tests whether energy healing (a hands-off therapy that aims to balance the body's energy) can reduce pain in women with fibromyalgia. Twenty-five participants will receive both real and fake (sham) energy healing while their brain activity is scanned with fMRI. The goa…

This study tests whether combining cognitive training with electroacupuncture can reduce pain in people with fibromyalgia. Researchers will use brain scans to see if the treatment improves how patient and clinician brains sync up. The trial enrolls 100 adults with fibromyalgia an…

This study is testing whether herbal medicine and vitamin IV therapy can reduce symptoms of anxiety, fibromyalgia, arthritis, chronic pain, and high blood pressure. Researchers plan to enroll 25 people and measure improvements in health and quality of life. The approach uses natu…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can improve symptoms of major depression and chronic pain at the same time. Fifty-four adults with moderate depression and pain will receive 30 sessions of active rTMS over several weeks. Researchers …

This study tests whether low doses of psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, can reduce pain in people with fibromyalgia. Thirty-five adults will receive a placebo and two different low doses on separate days. Researchers will measure pain tolerance and self-report…

This study is testing a full-body suit that delivers mild electrical pulses to muscles. The goal is to see if it safely reduces spasticity, overactive reflexes, and pain in people with neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis or fibromyalgia. Fifteen adults will try both t…

This study tests whether adding shiatsu—a gentle Japanese bodywork therapy—to standard medical care can improve quality of life for children aged 10 to 18 with chronic non-inflammatory pain. About 40 participants will receive one 30-minute shiatsu session per week for six weeks a…

This study tests whether a gentle hands-on treatment called osteopathic manual therapy can reduce jaw pain and improve jaw function in people with fibromyalgia. About 114 adults with both conditions will receive either real or sham therapy. Researchers will measure pain, jaw move…

This study evaluates a questionnaire called the Emotional Allodynia Questionnaire (AEQ), which measures how people with fibromyalgia react emotionally to everyday social cues. Researchers want to see if the tool can reliably identify fibromyalgia and tell it apart from other type…

This study uses brain scans (fMRI) and sensory tests to explore how different types of chronic pain affect the brains of children and teens aged 10-17. Researchers hope to find shared and unique brain patterns across conditions like migraines, fibromyalgia, and abdominal pain. Th…

This study uses a special PET scan to measure brain inflammation in people with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple sclerosis, and healthy volunteers. Researchers want to see if those with pain and fatigue have higher levels of brain inflammation. The study does not …

This study looks at 600 teens and young adults (ages 14-26) with conditions like juvenile arthritis, fibromyalgia, or past surgeries to understand why some develop long-lasting pain while others don't. Researchers will examine pain sensitivity, immune markers, and social factors …

This study investigates how colored light affects pain by scanning the brains of 60 people—half with chronic musculoskeletal pain (like fibromyalgia) and half healthy. Participants will view different light patterns while their brain activity is measured, and some will also recei…

This study looks at how pain is processed in people with fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis, two conditions that cause long-term pain. Researchers will measure pressure pain thresholds in 150 adults to compare pain mechanisms. The goal is to better understand the differences a…

This study looks at two proteins in the blood—S100B and BDNF—to see if they are linked to pain sensitivity and poor sleep in people with fibromyalgia. Researchers will compare 60 women with fibromyalgia to healthy women. The goal is to better understand what causes fibromyalgia s…

This study aims to improve how doctors diagnose and treat chronic muscle and joint pain by using simple questionnaires and pain sensitivity tests. Researchers will study 250 adults with conditions like osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic low back pain, or inflammatory arthritis…

This observational study is working to create a more objective way to measure pain in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, lupus, or fibromyalgia. Researchers will follow 90 participants for one year, collecting data during regular clinic visits. The goal is to develop a …

This study looks at how brain networks synchronize in people with fibromyalgia, a condition causing widespread pain. Researchers will use EEG and fMRI to measure brain activity and test a gentle brain stimulation technique called HD-tDCS. The goal is to understand pain processing…

This study is collecting information from 200 people with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, fibromyalgia, or similar nerve disorders to see how the EXOPULSE Suit affects their balance and risk of falling over time. Participants will be followed routinely, and researcher…

This study looks at how chronic knee pain and fibromyalgia change the way nerves talk to muscles. Researchers will test pain sensitivity, muscle activity, and physical function in 135 adults. No treatment is given—the goal is to better understand the role of the central nervous s…

This study looks at whether keeping a regular sleep schedule can improve heart and metabolic health in healthy adults aged 18-40, and also in people with chronic pain. Over 12 weeks, researchers will measure changes in sleep timing, blood pressure, heart rate, and other health ma…

This study tests whether people with fibromyalgia can learn to control their own brain activity using real-time brain scans (fMRI) to reduce pain. Participants will either receive cognitive behavioral therapy or fibromyalgia education over 8 weeks. The goal is to see if self-regu…

This study looks at how mood, brain inflammation, and exercise are linked to pain in 60 veterans with fibromyalgia. Participants will do a 6-week supervised walking program and complete pain, mood, and blood tests. The goal is to understand these connections and design a better e…

This study explores whether a sham (fake) neurofeedback system in virtual reality can change brain activity related to attention. About 35 adults with rumination or chronic pain will undergo EEG recordings while experiencing positive, negative, or no feedback. The goal is to see …

This study uses a smartphone app called SOMA to track daily mood, pain, and activity in 800 people with acute or chronic pain over four months. The goal is to find patterns that predict whether acute pain becomes chronic, or if chronic pain flares up. A smaller group will also ha…

This study looks at how central sensitization—a heightened pain response common in fibromyalgia—might be linked to cognitive problems like memory and concentration issues. Researchers will assess 100 adults with fibromyalgia using questionnaires and cognitive tests. The goal is t…

This study aims to find out how common small fiber neuropathy is in people with fibromyalgia compared to those with other chronic pain conditions and healthy volunteers. Researchers will use skin biopsies and other tests to check for nerve damage. The goal is to better understand…

This study aims to objectively measure how internet-based exposure-based cognitive behavioral therapy (Exp-CBT) affects pain regulation in people with fibromyalgia. About 45 participants will undergo pain tests before and after 10 weeks of online therapy to see if their pain thre…