FIBROMYALGIA (FM)

This pilot study tests whether artificial intelligence can recognize pain by analyzing facial expressions in people with fibromyalgia. Researchers will compare 61 fibromyalgia patients with 61 healthy volunteers. They will also check saliva samples for biological markers of pain.…

This study explores whether structured dog-assisted therapy can reduce pain, anxiety, and depression in people with fibromyalgia. Sixty adults with confirmed fibromyalgia will attend 10 sessions with a therapy dog and complete surveys on pain, mood, and daily function. Researcher…

This study looks at whether adding osteopathic care (a type of hands-on therapy) to a flexible low-FODMAP diet can further reduce IBS symptoms in people with fibromyalgia. About 96 adults will receive either real or sham osteopathic sessions alongside the diet. Researchers will t…

This study tests whether very short, controlled exercise sessions (called microdoses) can help women with fibromyalgia feel better. Researchers will measure changes in muscle strength, pain, and quality of life in 36 women. The goal is to find a gentle, effective exercise plan th…

This study looks at how three different levels of physical activity—45, 90, or 150 minutes per week—affect arthritis symptoms like pain and mobility. Researchers will enroll 285 adults with arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, or lupus. Participant…

This study is testing a new, noninvasive ultrasound device to see if it can reduce pain and other symptoms in people with fibromyalgia. About 50 adults with fibromyalgia will receive 6 treatment sessions over 2 weeks. Researchers will measure pain levels and symptom impact using …

This study compares a home-use brain stimulation device (tDCS) to the drug duloxetine for treating fibromyalgia in 610 women. Participants use the device daily for 4 weeks or take duloxetine, both combined with exercise and pain education. The goal is to see if tDCS works as well…

This study tests if a type of talk therapy called Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) can help reduce widespread pain in people with lupus. Thirty adults with lupus and fibromyalgia or chronic pain will attend 8 weekly online sessions. Researchers will check if the …

This study tests whether two natural supplements—silymarin (from milk thistle) and a hesperidin/diosmin combination (from citrus)—can reduce pain and improve quality of life in people with fibromyalgia. About 90 adults with fibromyalgia will take one of the supplements or a place…

This study looks at why exercise often makes pain and fatigue worse for people with chronic widespread pain or fibromyalgia. Researchers will test if applying a mild electrical current to the brain (tDCS) during exercise can change how pain-related genes work. 120 participants (6…

This research study collects health information from 10,000 people with brain inflammation conditions like Long COVID, ME/CFS, and autoimmune diseases. Participants use a smartphone app to share symptoms, health history, and wearable data. The goal is to find disease subtypes and…