Could a common supplement ease fibromyalgia pain?
NCT ID NCT06675708
First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether daily creatine supplements can reduce pain, fatigue, and muscle weakness in people with fibromyalgia. Eighty adults diagnosed with fibromyalgia will receive either creatine or a placebo for a set period. Researchers will measure changes in pain levels, muscle strength, sleep quality, and overall well-being to see if creatine offers any benefit.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- creatine dietary supplement
- What this could lead to
- If it works, creatine could become a simple, low-cost option to help manage fibromyalgia symptoms like pain, fatigue, and muscle weakness.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial. Creatine may not outperform placebo, and results may not apply to all fibromyalgia patients. Side effects are possible.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Camilo José Cela
Madrid, 28692, Spain
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