Bad news feeds worsen fibromyalgia pain, study suggests

NCT ID NCT07092462

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study looked at how doomscrolling—compulsively reading negative news online—and social media addiction affect people with fibromyalgia, a condition causing widespread pain and fatigue. Researchers surveyed 173 adults aged 18-49 to measure their social media habits, fear of missing out, and fibromyalgia-related disability. The goal was to understand if these digital behaviors make fibromyalgia symptoms worse, which could help design better support strategies.

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Locations

  • Usak University

    Uşak, 64200, Turkey (Türkiye)

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