Sleep therapy shows promise for fibromyalgia pain relief

NCT ID NCT03744156

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) can improve sleep and reduce pain in women with fibromyalgia. 131 women with both conditions received either CBT-I or sleep hygiene education. Researchers measured sleep quality, pain sensitivity, and brain changes to see if treating insomnia helps ease chronic pain.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a non-drug way to improve sleep and reduce pain in women with fibromyalgia.
What could go wrong: This is a completed study with 131 participants, so results are limited in size. The treatment may not work for everyone, and benefits might not last long-term.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for CHRONIC WIDESPREAD PAIN are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain fibromyalgia insomnia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHRONIC WIDESPREAD PAIN FIBROMYALGIA INSOMNIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Missouri- Department of Psychiatry

Columbia, Missouri, 65210, United States

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.