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
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Locations
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Sultan 1. Murat State Hospital
Edirne, 22030, Turkey (Türkiye)
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