Endless bad news may worsen fibromyalgia pain, study suggests
NCT ID NCT07092462
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 173 adults with fibromyalgia to see if doomscrolling—constantly reading negative news online—and social media addiction are linked to worse symptoms. Participants completed surveys about their social media habits, fear of missing out, and fibromyalgia-related disability. The goal is to understand how digital behaviors might impact chronic pain and well-being.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If the study finds a link, it could point toward ways to reduce fibromyalgia symptoms by changing social media habits.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study, not a treatment trial. It can only show associations, not cause and effect, and results may not apply to all fibromyalgia patients.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Usak University
Uşak, 64200, Turkey (Türkiye)
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