Could fibromyalgia pain be linked to damaged nerves?

NCT ID NCT06527183

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hospital Ambroise Paré Paris Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study aims to find out how common small fiber neuropathy is in people with fibromyalgia compared to those with other chronic pain conditions and healthy volunteers. Researchers will use skin biopsies and other tests to check for nerve damage. The goal is to better understand the relationship between nerve health and pain in fibromyalgia.

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 successful, this could help clarify whether small fiber neuropathy is a key factor in fibromyalgia pain, potentially guiding future treatments.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may find no clear link, and results may not change current care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic pain syndrome fibromyalgia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC PAIN SYNDROME

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centre d'Evaluation et de Traitement de la douleur
RECRUITING

Paris, 75014, France
Inserm U987
RECRUITING

Boulogne-Billancourt, 92100, France

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