Gentle touch may ease pain: study explores massage effects in fibromyalgia

NCT ID NCT04206397

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

Summary

This study looked at how different types of touch, like those used in massage, affect pain in people with fibromyalgia compared to healthy volunteers. Researchers measured pain levels, touch pleasantness, and other factors like mood and trauma history. The goal was to better understand why massage might help some people with chronic pain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

fibromyalgia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • ACTRI

    La Jolla, California, 92093, United States