Hidden pain in the oldest old: fibromyalgia study reveals surprising numbers

NCT ID NCT06969716

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 420 people aged 80 and older to find out how many have fibromyalgia, a condition that causes widespread pain and fatigue. Researchers used standard medical criteria to diagnose fibromyalgia and also checked participants' memory, thinking, and overall health. The goal was simply to measure how common fibromyalgia is in this age group and see if it is linked to other health problems. No treatments or interventions were tested.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

fibromyalgia Frailty

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sultan 1. Murat State Hospital

    Edirne, 22030, Turkey (Türkiye)