FIBROMYALGIA SYNDROME

This study tested different treatments for vestibulodynia, a common chronic pain condition affecting the vulva. Researchers compared a numbing cream, an antidepressant pill, a combination of both, and a placebo to see which best reduced pain and improved quality of life. They als…

This study tested whether listening to different types of sounds could help people with fibromyalgia feel less stressed, anxious, and improve their mood. 72 adults with fibromyalgia listened to nature sounds, city sounds, white noise, or silence for 20 minutes during four separat…

This study tested whether phone-based education and support from a nurse could help people with fibromyalgia manage their pain and improve their daily activity levels. It involved 44 participants, half of whom received several educational phone calls over about a month. The goal …

This study tested whether a 6-week course of osteopathic treatment could reduce pain and improve quality of life for people with fibromyalgia. It involved 101 adults with long-term fibromyalgia who received either real osteopathic sessions or a standard treatment for comparison. …

This study tested whether different types of background sounds could help reduce pain for people with fibromyalgia, a chronic condition causing widespread pain. Researchers compared the effects of listening to nature sounds (like birds and rain), city sounds (like traffic), stead…

This study tested whether an 8-week online mindfulness program could help adults with fibromyalgia. Ninety-four participants were randomly assigned to either try the online mindfulness course or continue with their usual treatments. Researchers measured changes in pain, daily fun…

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…