FIBROMYALGIA SYNDROME

This study tests whether a traditional Chinese herbal formula called Yishen Shujin Decoction can reduce pain and improve quality of life in people with fibromyalgia. One hundred adults with fibromyalgia will receive either the herbal formula or a placebo for 12 weeks, and researc…

This study tests whether low-dose metformin, a common diabetes drug, can improve symptoms of fibromyalgia by reducing inflammation in the nervous system. 72 adults with fibromyalgia will take metformin or a placebo daily for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in pain, fati…

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 looks at whether forward head posture (a common issue) is linked to worse fibromyalgia symptoms. Researchers will measure the angle of the neck in 134 adults with fibromyalgia and compare it to their symptom severity using a questionnaire. The goal is to better underst…

This study looks at whether mothers who have fibromyalgia and also care for a child with ADHD experience a higher disease burden. Researchers will compare 50 such mothers with 50 mothers who have fibromyalgia but whose children have no psychiatric conditions. The goal is to under…

This study looks at how central sensitization—a heightened pain response in the brain—relates to balance problems in people with fibromyalgia. Researchers will compare 75 fibromyalgia patients to healthy individuals using pain tests and a special balance device. The goal is to un…